BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52535; COLLNOYC1690;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornfelsed Calcilutite + Scapolite (Ca) And Diopside'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Limestone, intensely indurated
Locality details Island of Vaila, west shore of Easter Sound, 650 yds WNW of Ram's Head Lighthouse
50k map sheet Foula (125)

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Map reference HU 241 464
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52535

Cross Polarized, S52535

Plane Polarized, S52535

Plane Polarized, S52535