BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29905
Sample Donor Buchan,S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Diatomaceous Earth'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Diatomaceous earth under peat
Locality details Ham, 180 yds SW of Mogill and 920 yds S of Gossameadow
50k map sheet Foula (125)

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Map reference HT 968 389
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29905

Cross Polarized, S29905

Plane Polarized, S29905

Plane Polarized, S29905