BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43373
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ash With Vitric Tuff Matrix'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Ash with vitric tuff matrix
Locality details 220 yds W of the most northerly of the Mill Lochs and 1300 yds W of Gluss Water
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 244 814
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43373

Cross Polarized, S43373

Plane Polarized, S43373

Plane Polarized, S43373