BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25993
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 0 ft 7 in wide, trend 160 deg
Locality details On coast, Bay of Houton, Orphir, 460 yd E by S of Houth
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 319 039
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S25993

Cross Polarized, S25993

Plane Polarized, S25993

Plane Polarized, S25993