BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S60972; COLLNOYC2583;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Basalt lava for dating (?U. ORS or Carb)
Locality details Pediment close to SW corner of Old Man of Hoy
50k map sheet Hoy (117)

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Map reference HY 177 008
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S60972

Cross Polarized, S60972

Plane Polarized, S60972

Plane Polarized, S60972