BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S52540; COLLNOYC1696; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Mykura,W. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Hornfelsed Calcareous Shale' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Hornfelsed calcareous mudstone from upper part of the lower limestone |
| Locality details | Island of Vaila, west shore of Easter Sound, 650 yds WNW of Ram's Head Lighthouse |
| 50k map sheet | Foula (125) |
| 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
S52540
