BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S23029
Sample Donor Bailey, E.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Marble, White'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments White marble of Balephetrish, occurring near pink marble but with unexposed relation
Locality details Quarry, 427 yds E 42 deg S of Balephetrish, Tiree
50k map sheet Tiree (42)

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Map reference NM 0162 4712
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S23029

Cross Polarized, S23029

Plane Polarized, S23029

Plane Polarized, S23029