BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S56222; COLLNOYC2290;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Syenitic Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Altered ochre-stained sandstone full of small crystals of black ore, Bull GSGB, No. 40, Plate VIII, Fig. 1
Locality details Close to E coast of Bressay, 200 yds NE of S point of Muckle Hell vent
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 528 402
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S56222

Cross Polarized, S56222

Plane Polarized, S56222

Plane Polarized, S56222