BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40771
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Crystalline Limestone With Tremolite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Crystalline limestone with tremolite, 4 ft 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

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40771

Cross Polarized, S40771

Plane Polarized, S40771

Plane Polarized, S40771