BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27422
Sample Donor Wilson, George Victor
Rock name 'Original entry: Diabase'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Lava; Middle ORS
Locality details Cliff bottom 500 yds E 29 deg S of Sandsgarth farmhouse, Shapinsay
50k map sheet Stronsay (120)

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Map reference HY 529 153
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27422

Cross Polarized, S27422

Plane Polarized, S27422

Plane Polarized, S27422