BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S54211; COLLNOYC1826;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Fine-Grained Flaggy Micaceous Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine-grained flaggy micaceous sandstone
Locality details W shore of Sumburgh Head, 230 yds NW of lighthouse
50k map sheet South Shetland ? (124)

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Map reference HU 406 079
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S54211

Cross Polarized, S54211

Plane Polarized, S54211

Plane Polarized, S54211