BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26593
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Bostonite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 8 ft wide; trend 51 deg; Orkney Mem, p. 65
Locality details Verron Geo, 500 yd WSW of Church, Bay of Skaill
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 230 197
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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S26593

Cross Polarized, S26593

Plane Polarized, S26593

Plane Polarized, S26593