BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25927
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 7 ft - 9 ft wide, trend 140 deg; see Orkney Mem, p. 65
Locality details On coast 300 yd W of Orakirk, Peterton
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 299 046
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S25927

Cross Polarized, S25927

Plane Polarized, S25927

Plane Polarized, S25927