BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S51973; COLLNOYC1258;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Feldspathic Biotite Gneiss (Or Schist)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Foliated feldspathic biotite gneiss (or schist)
Locality details Sula Sgeir, Pairc an Iar, near cairn, 385 yards SW of cave
50k map sheet Cape Wrath (113)

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Map reference HW 6186 3037
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S51973

Cross Polarized, S51973

Plane Polarized, S51973

Plane Polarized, S51973