BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26344
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 11 in wide, trend 4 deg; see Orkney Mem, p. 65
Locality details 60 yd NW of junction of two streams, Linna Dale, Orphir
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 327 061
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26344

Cross Polarized, S26344

Plane Polarized, S26344

Plane Polarized, S26344