BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26008
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Bostonite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 7 ft 11 in wide, trend 61 deg; specimen from south side
Locality details On coast, S side of Garthna Geo, Yesnaby, 700 yd W by S of E Bigging
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 218 152
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26008

Cross Polarized, S26008

Plane Polarized, S26008

Plane Polarized, S26008