BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S56224; COLLNOYC2298;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Lapilli Tuff'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine-grained non-igneous agglomerate with ochre-weathering sandy matrix
Locality details Green Head, 1150yds SSW of Ham
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 488 387
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S56224

Cross Polarized, S56224

Plane Polarized, S56224

Plane Polarized, S56224