BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26595
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: Bostonite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 3 ft 9 in wide; trend 58 deg
Locality details 1080 yd E by S of Skaill House (on loch side)
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 244 185
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26595

Cross Polarized, S26595

Plane Polarized, S26595

Plane Polarized, S26595