BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S42687
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Obsidian, Devitrified'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Obsidian, devitrified
Locality details Loose block, 500 ft NNW of source of the Burn of the Black Butten
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 303 847
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S42687

Cross Polarized, S42687

Plane Polarized, S42687

Plane Polarized, S42687