BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26013
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Bostonite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke, 1 ft 11 in wide, trend 92 deg
Locality details On shore, Loch Stenness, 665 yd N of Bridge of Waith (on outside of Ouston Ness)
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 282 118
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26013

Cross Polarized, S26013

Plane Polarized, S26013

Plane Polarized, S26013