BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S15209
Sample Donor Flett,J.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Alnoite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Trans R Soc Edin Vol 39, pp. 865-905; 2 ft dyke; edge
Locality details Near shore at mouth of Rennibister Burn
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 393 125
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S15209

Cross Polarized, S15209

Plane Polarized, S15209

Plane Polarized, S15209