BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S40515
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Schistose Quartz Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Schistose quartz rock. Siliceous rib in black shale or phyllite; basic tuff
Locality details Litla Sand, Ness of Gruting
50k map sheet Yell (130)

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Map reference HU 653 912
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S40515

Cross Polarized, S40515

Plane Polarized, S40515

Plane Polarized, S40515