BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25936
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 2 ft 2 in wide, trend 66 deg
Locality details On coast: W dyke of three, 270 yd S of Myre, Bay of Myre, Orphir
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 325 038
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S25936

Cross Polarized, S25936

Plane Polarized, S25936

Plane Polarized, S25936