BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43348
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Tuffaceous, Micaceous Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Tuffaceous, micaceous sandstone
Locality details Coast opposite Galti Stack, ca. 220 yds 40 deg S of E of The Faither
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 26 84
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43348

Cross Polarized, S43348

Plane Polarized, S43348

Plane Polarized, S43348