BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S15172
Sample Donor Flett,J.S.
Rock name 'Original entry: Diabase'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Middle ORS; see Trans Roy Soc Edin Vol. 39, pp. 865-905: Trap dykes of the Orkneys
Locality details Haco's Ness, SW point, Shapinsay
50k map sheet Stronsay (120)

View images in GeoScenic related to 'Stronsay'

View a geological map near 'Stronsay'

Map reference HY 523 148
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

Links to high resolution images

Transition from XPL to PPL light


S15172

Cross Polarized, S15172

Plane Polarized, S15172

Plane Polarized, S15172