BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S56416; COLLNOYC1780;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Silty Mudstone, Ochre-Weathering, With Plant Fragemnts'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ochre-weathering ?calcareous silty mudstone with abundant plant remains
Locality details North Haven, close to W end of bay, 80 yds N of Observatory
50k map sheet Fair Isle (123)

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Map reference HZ 224 725
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S56416

Cross Polarized, S56416

Plane Polarized, S56416

Plane Polarized, S56416