BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S49339; COLLNOYC1219;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone, Pale Ochre, Fine-Grained'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone, pale ochre, fine-grained (Melby Sandstone)
Locality details NW shore of Matta Taing, 1000 yds N of SW end of The Hus
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 165 562
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S49339

Cross Polarized, S49339

Plane Polarized, S49339

Plane Polarized, S49339