BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S53696; COLLNOYC1483;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Siltstone With Very Strong Microcrinkling Refolding Lineation Bending At Right A'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Siltstone with very strong microcrinkling refolding lineation bending at right angles
Locality details N shore of Scutta Voe, 520 yds WSW of Lee of Houlland
50k map sheet West Shetland ? (127)

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Map reference HU 278 499
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S53696

Cross Polarized, S53696

Plane Polarized, S53696

Plane Polarized, S53696