BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S54061; COLLNOYC1748;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Bioturbated Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dark purplish-grey mudstone with thin sandy laminae and bioturbations
Locality details E shore of Bu Ness, clifftop 600 yd ENE of Observatory
50k map sheet Fair Isle (123)

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Map reference HZ 228 727
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S54061

Cross Polarized, S54061

Plane Polarized, S54061

Plane Polarized, S54061