BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25964
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 1 ft 11 in wide, trend 4 deg
Locality details On coast, eastern of two dykes 130 yd ENE of lighthouse, Taing of Sandside, Graemsay
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 268 062
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S25964

Cross Polarized, S25964

Plane Polarized, S25964

Plane Polarized, S25964