BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S15093
Sample Donor Horne, J.; Peach, B.N.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Banded Felsite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Trans R Soc Edin Vol. 32, pp. 359-388; NOTE: no shales or felsites near Sand Church in Shetland 47SE; must be a different Sand Church, hence SAMPLE UNLOCTABLE
Locality details From junction with blue shales in burn, Sand Church
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S15093

Cross Polarized, S15093

Plane Polarized, S15093

Plane Polarized, S15093