BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23270
Sample Donor Bailey, E.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Marble, Pink'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Marble and Black Rock Series of Balephetrish; pink marble at quarry
Locality details Disused quarry, 92 yds E 36 deg S of Balephetrish
50k map sheet Tiree (42)

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Map reference NM 0141 4734
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23270

Cross Polarized, S23270

Plane Polarized, S23270

Plane Polarized, S23270