BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29900
Sample Donor Buchan,S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Granite dyke
Locality details Swaa Head 880 yds NNE of Sloag and 1040 yds E of Burns
50k map sheet Foula (125)

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Map reference HT 975 401
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29900

Cross Polarized, S29900

Plane Polarized, S29900

Plane Polarized, S29900