BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25984
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Monchiquite Or Alnoite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 5 ft 3 in to 4 ft 6 in wide, trend 178 deg
Locality details On coast, E side of Midland Ness, 700 yd S by W of Myre, Orphir
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 324 034
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S25984

Cross Polarized, S25984

Plane Polarized, S25984

Plane Polarized, S25984