BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52536; COLLNOYC1691;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornfelsed Limestone (Grossular, Idocrase, Diopside, Zoisite)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pale banded sediment (very heavy) underlying upper limestone
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


S52536

Cross Polarized, S52536

Plane Polarized, S52536

Plane Polarized, S52536