BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S54067; COLLNOYC1763;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Lithic Arkose, Pebbly'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Deep red stained pebbly sandstone with bright red feldspars
Locality details Brae of Restingeo, 810 yd NW of Observatory
50k map sheet Fair Isle (123)

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Map reference HZ 217 731
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S54067

Cross Polarized, S54067

Plane Polarized, S54067

Plane Polarized, S54067