BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50843; COLLNOYC1425;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Limestone With Hornblende And Mica'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Limestone with hornblende and mica
Locality details N coast of Strem Ness, 1250 yd E 2 deg N of Freyars
50k map sheet Foula (125)

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Map reference HT 970 413
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50843

Cross Polarized, S50843

Plane Polarized, S50843

Plane Polarized, S50843