BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52552; COLLNOYC1718;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornfelsed Sandstone (New Biotite And Hornblende)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Highly indurated flaggy sandstone, inclusion in diorite and granite
Locality details Coast, 700 yd N of Culswick Broch
50k map sheet Foula (125)

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Map reference HU 253 453
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52552

Cross Polarized, S52552

Plane Polarized, S52552

Plane Polarized, S52552