BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26585
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Camptonite (Porphyritic Feldspar)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 1 ft 8 in wide; trend 75 deg
Locality details 100 yds SE of Waterhall, Sandwick (on loch side)
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 291 195
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26585

Cross Polarized, S26585

Plane Polarized, S26585

Plane Polarized, S26585