BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S30766
Sample Donor Robertson,T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Crushed Gritty Limestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Calcareous sheared rock; with sheared-in shale slivers
Locality details C6. SW corner of Voe, 650 yds W by S from 'Culm' on North Houllan
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 294 556
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S30766

Cross Polarized, S30766

Plane Polarized, S30766

Plane Polarized, S30766