BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25982
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 1 ft 11 in wide, trend 178 deg
Locality details On coast, E side of Midland Ness, 500 yd S of Myre, Orphir
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 325 035
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S25982

Cross Polarized, S25982

Plane Polarized, S25982

Plane Polarized, S25982