BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40770
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Laminated Mica-Feldspar-Oligoclase Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Laminated mica-feldspar-oligoclase schist, 5 feet from surface
Locality details Excavation by Shetland County Council on Out Skerries, 400 yds N by W of northmost house in Housay
50k map sheet Central Shetland (128)

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Map reference HU 681 721
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40770

Cross Polarized, S40770

Plane Polarized, S40770

Plane Polarized, S40770