BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27472; COLLNOJS168;
Sample Donor Stephens, J.P.
Rock name 'Original entry: Nepheline Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke along bedding plane close to fault; see Orkney Mem, p. 130
Locality details NE side of Risa
50k map sheet Hoy (117)

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Map reference ND 309 982
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27472

Cross Polarized, S27472

Plane Polarized, S27472

Plane Polarized, S27472