BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25999
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 2 ft 3 in wide, trend 54 deg
Locality details On coast, Bay of Houton, Orphir, 280 yd E of Houth
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 317 040
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S25999

Cross Polarized, S25999

Plane Polarized, S25999

Plane Polarized, S25999