BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25950
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Camptonite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 2 ft 4 in wide, trend E-W; see Orkney Mem, p. 65
Locality details On coast between HWM and LWM, 180 yd S of church, Orphir Bay
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 335 042
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S25950

Cross Polarized, S25950

Plane Polarized, S25950

Plane Polarized, S25950