BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S15171
Sample Donor Flett,J.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Middle ORS; see Trans Roy Soc Edin Vol. 39, pp. 865-905: Trap dykes of the Orkneys
Locality details Store Point, Shapinsay
50k map sheet Stronsay (120)

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

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S15171

Cross Polarized, S15171

Plane Polarized, S15171

Plane Polarized, S15171