BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50831; COLLNOYC1395;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite Band In Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartzite band in gneiss
Locality details N coast of island, SE of Muntaavie Stack, 100 yd E 4 deg S of Freyars
50k map sheet Foula (125)

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Map reference HT 969 412
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50831

Cross Polarized, S50831

Plane Polarized, S50831

Plane Polarized, S50831