BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S55081; COLLNOYC2023;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornfelsed Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Sandstone, medium-grained, hornfelsed, with black spots
Locality details Hillslope W of Loch of Sotersta, 650 yds ENE of Culswick Broch HU 26000 44900 4
50k map sheet Foula (125)

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Map reference HU 260 449
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S55081

Cross Polarized, S55081

Plane Polarized, S55081

Plane Polarized, S55081