BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26596
Sample Donor Stephens,J.V.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Bostonite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 7 ft 0 in wide; trend 69 deg
Locality details 1125 yd E by S of Skaill House (on loch side)
50k map sheet Kirkwall (119)

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Map reference HY 245 184
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26596

Cross Polarized, S26596

Plane Polarized, S26596

Plane Polarized, S26596