BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S29226; S29226/A;
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Staurolite-Mica Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Staurolite-mica schist. Crumpled mica schist with ?feldspathic injections; 2 slides, Vol. XXV, p. 381, Vol. XXXIV, p. 185
Locality details Coast, Bay of Scousburgh, 710 yds S of Coubal
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 375 184
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S29226

Cross Polarized, S29226

Plane Polarized, S29226

Plane Polarized, S29226


S29226/A

Cross Polarized, S29226/A

Plane Polarized, S29226/A

Plane Polarized, S29226/A