BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S49338; COLLNOYC1217;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pink Medium-Grained Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pink medium-grained sandstone (Melby Sandstone)
Locality details S shore of Sound of Papa, 340 yds N of Huxter
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 173 575
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S49338

Cross Polarized, S49338

Plane Polarized, S49338

Plane Polarized, S49338