BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S14262
Sample Donor Bailey, E.B.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartzite, contains fresh microcline and a few grains of orthoclase and felsite
Locality details Shore 1/6 mile N of Glas Eilean, Sound of Jura
50k map sheet Port Askaig (27)

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Map reference NR 449 654
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S14262

Cross Polarized, S14262

Plane Polarized, S14262

Plane Polarized, S14262