BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S54060; COLLNOYC1742;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Arkose'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone, medium- to coarse-grained, with scattered granite pebbles
Locality details N end of Bu Ness, 625 yd NE of Bird Observatory
50k map sheet Fair Isle (123)

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Map reference HZ 227 728
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S54060

Cross Polarized, S54060

Plane Polarized, S54060

Plane Polarized, S54060