BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S56218; COLLNOYC2270;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Carbonate-Quartz Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke of carbonatite fingering through the sandstone adjoining the neck
Locality details Close to E coast of Bressay, 310 yds NE of S point of Muckle Hell
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 527 402
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S56218

Cross Polarized, S56218

Plane Polarized, S56218

Plane Polarized, S56218