BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30757
Sample Donor Robertson,T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Epidotic Grit'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Top of Clousta Basaltic Lava; angular to subangular quartz, with epidote, feldspar, calcite and obscure cement
Locality details C17. N shore of Voe of Clousta, 50 yds E of Littla Head
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 304 585
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30757

Cross Polarized, S30757

Plane Polarized, S30757

Plane Polarized, S30757