BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52360
Sample Donor Brand,P.J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Finely-Laminated Limestone With Purple Shale Partings C. 2-3 Ft Thick; Vertical'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Finely-laminated limestone with purple shale partings c. 2-3 ft thick; vertical and poorly exposed
Locality details Brindister Voe at Head of Lahamar, 1600 yds E 14 deg S of Ponton
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 288 565
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52360

Cross Polarized, S52360

Plane Polarized, S52360

Plane Polarized, S52360