BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S56227; COLLNOYC2314;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calcite Vein In Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Shattered sandstone in agglomerate, veined with pink calcite
Locality details W shore of Ness of Beosetter, 220 yds WNW of Beosetter
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 492 442
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S56227

Cross Polarized, S56227

Plane Polarized, S56227

Plane Polarized, S56227