BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S7959; S7959/A;
Sample Donor Wilkinson, S.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandy Limestone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandy limestone, with basaltic lapilli
Locality details Glas Eilean, Jura, Sound of Islay
50k map sheet Port Askaig (27)

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Map reference NR 447 650
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S7959

Cross Polarized, S7959

Plane Polarized, S7959

Plane Polarized, S7959


S7959/A

Cross Polarized, S7959/A

Plane Polarized, S7959/A

Plane Polarized, S7959/A