BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52742; COLLNOYC1173;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzose Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Grey quartzose sandstone with siltstone pellets
Locality details E shore of Voe of Clousta, 50 yds W of Clousta School
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 310 576
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52742

Cross Polarized, S52742

Plane Polarized, S52742

Plane Polarized, S52742