BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S54066; COLLNOYC1761;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Arkose / Lithic Arkose'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse-grained quartzo-feldspathic sandstone with angular feldspar grains; white clayey matrix
Locality details N shore of Geo of Wirrvie, 1160 yd NNW of Observatory
50k map sheet Fair Isle (123)

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Map reference HZ 221 735
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S54066

Cross Polarized, S54066

Plane Polarized, S54066

Plane Polarized, S54066