BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25966
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Biotite Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 0 ft 4 in to 1 ft 3 in wide, trend 4 deg; contact specimen
Locality details On coast, western 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


S25966

Cross Polarized, S25966

Plane Polarized, S25966

Plane Polarized, S25966