BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52539; COLLNOYC1694;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornfelsed Banded Limestone (Calcilutite And Calcite Siltstone)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Limestone, intensely indurated. Lower massive part of lower limestone. Specimen 14 is from the base
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


S52539

Cross Polarized, S52539

Plane Polarized, S52539

Plane Polarized, S52539