BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S50278; COLLNOYW514;
Sample Donor May,F.
Rock name 'Original entry: Limestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Limestone from xenolith in granite
Locality details Fora Ness 420 yds S 23 deg W of trig pt. 189 ft
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 449 472
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S50278

Cross Polarized, S50278

Plane Polarized, S50278

Plane Polarized, S50278