BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51497; COLLNOYC1487;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone, Red, Black, Indurated'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone, red, black, indurated
Locality details Vaila, NW shore, 220 yds NNE of Vaila House
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 223 474
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51497

Cross Polarized, S51497

Plane Polarized, S51497

Plane Polarized, S51497