BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S38030; COLLNOXF150;
Sample Donor Anderson,F.W.; Dunham,K.C.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornfelsed Shale'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Top of lower sill, baked shale from breccia
Locality details Rudha Hunish, foot of Meall Tuath
50k map sheet Staffin (90)

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Map reference NG 4115 7645
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S38030

Cross Polarized, S38030

Plane Polarized, S38030

Plane Polarized, S38030