BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27381
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ashy Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments W exposure; bedded ?marly sandstone
Locality details On coast 200 yds E 27 deg S of Stonehall, Deerness
50k map sheet Stronsay (120)

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Map reference HY 564 032
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27381

Cross Polarized, S27381

Plane Polarized, S27381

Plane Polarized, S27381