BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59949; COLLNOYC2478;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Carbonate Vein'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Vein of pinkish (ochre weathering) carbonate with specks of chalcopyrite
Locality details Strath Burn, 700 m SW of Strath
50k map sheet Wick (116)

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Map reference ND 253 517
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59949

Cross Polarized, S59949

Plane Polarized, S59949

Plane Polarized, S59949