BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S34595; S34595/A; S34595/B;
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Clay, Largely Kaollin'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Clay, largely kaollin, "Pipeclay"; this is used by the people of Fetlar for pipeclaying hearths. Vol. XXVII, p. 186; Vol. LI, p. 27. Anal. Lab No. 1164; X 4799
Locality details At foot of burn entering Moo Wick (almost at the lowest exposure before reaching the beach)
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 621 878
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S34595

Cross Polarized, S34595

Plane Polarized, S34595

Plane Polarized, S34595


S34595/A

Cross Polarized, S34595/A

Plane Polarized, S34595/A

Plane Polarized, S34595/A


S34595/B

Cross Polarized, S34595/B

Plane Polarized, S34595/B

Plane Polarized, S34595/B