BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S56217; COLLNOYC2268;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Lapilli Tuff'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Very pale fine-grained sandstone
Locality details E coast of Bressay, 570 yds NNW of Gungstie
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 528 415
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S56217

Cross Polarized, S56217

Plane Polarized, S56217

Plane Polarized, S56217