BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S26993
Sample Donor Knox,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Olivine Diabase'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dyke; Middle ORS
Locality details Roadside, 600 yds W of Newhall, Deerness
50k map sheet Stronsay (120)

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Map reference HY 575 065
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S26993

Cross Polarized, S26993

Plane Polarized, S26993

Plane Polarized, S26993