BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27469; COLLNOJS163;
Sample Donor Stephens, J.P.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hornblende-Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke; see Orkney Mem, p. 130
Locality details On beach, 270 yds SE of South House, Cava
50k map sheet Hoy (117)

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Map reference ND 329 990
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27469

Cross Polarized, S27469

Plane Polarized, S27469

Plane Polarized, S27469