BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25925
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Bostonite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke, full width not exposed, trend 159 deg
Locality details In quarry at side of road, 200 yd NW of Manse, Scorradale
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 326 053
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S25925

Cross Polarized, S25925

Plane Polarized, S25925

Plane Polarized, S25925