BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26331; COLLNOWE27;
Sample Donor Flett,J.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments NW dyke 18 inch wide, apparently splitting into two 18-inch dykes, seen in coastal cliff
Locality details Shore 0.5 mile E Ayre of Westermill, Burray
50k map sheet Hoy (117)

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Map reference ND 482 953
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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S26331

Cross Polarized, S26331

Plane Polarized, S26331

Plane Polarized, S26331