BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S52529; COLLNOYC1681;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Crush Rock, Sheared'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Belt of intensely sheared crush rock c. 5 yds wide with veins and bands up to 9 in thick
Locality details Skelda Ness peninsula, 50 yds NE of Moulie Loch
50k map sheet Foula (125)

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Map reference HU 304 407
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S52529

Cross Polarized, S52529

Plane Polarized, S52529

Plane Polarized, S52529