BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59534; COLLNOYC2426;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pink medium-grained sandstone interbedded with conglomerate
Locality details Eilean nan Ron, close to cliff top at E end of island
50k map sheet Tongue (114)

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Map reference NC 645 654
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59534

Cross Polarized, S59534

Plane Polarized, S59534

Plane Polarized, S59534