BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27473; COLLNOJS172;
Sample Donor Stephens, J.P.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Monchiquite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke on beach; in Upper ORS
Locality details 200 yds E of Scad Head, Hoy
50k map sheet Hoy (117)

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Map reference HY 291 006
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27473

Cross Polarized, S27473

Plane Polarized, S27473

Plane Polarized, S27473