BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S56228; COLLNOYC2321;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Calcite Vein Cutting Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Pink calcite vein, Bull GSGB, No. 40, p. 76 and Plate VIII, Fig. 8
Locality details East shore of Brei Wick, 390 yds NNW of south end of Horse of the Knab
50k map sheet West Shetland and South Shetland ? (126)

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Map reference HU 478 406
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S56228

Cross Polarized, S56228

Plane Polarized, S56228

Plane Polarized, S56228