BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S54651; COLLNOYC1967;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Fine- To Medium-Grained Sandstone (+Scapolite Vein)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Black, fine-grained sandstone, highly indurated, with thin scapolite vein
Locality details Shore 20 yds WNW of S lighthouse
50k map sheet Fair Isle (123)

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Map reference HZ 197 698
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S54651

Cross Polarized, S54651

Plane Polarized, S54651

Plane Polarized, S54651