BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59947; COLLNOYC2474;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Siltstone/Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dark grey siltstone/sandstone with scattered large crystals of carbonate
Locality details Burn of Acharole 850 m NE of Bail' a'Chairn (Broch)
50k map sheet Wick (116)

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Map reference ND 233 524
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59947

Cross Polarized, S59947

Plane Polarized, S59947

Plane Polarized, S59947