BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S25975
Sample Donor Flett,J.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: ?Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke 2 ft wide, trend 9 deg TB; contact specimen
Locality details Coast, 125 yds SW of trig pt on Holm of Houton, Orphir
50k map sheet Hoy (117)

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Map reference HY 316 029
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S25975

Cross Polarized, S25975

Plane Polarized, S25975

Plane Polarized, S25975