BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S54087
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Arkose'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Medium-grained dark grey micaceous sandstone, slightly indurated
Locality details Malcolm's Head, 500 yd W 8 deg S of Browns
50k map sheet Fair Isle (123)

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Map reference HZ 198 704
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S54087

Cross Polarized, S54087

Plane Polarized, S54087

Plane Polarized, S54087