BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S27475; COLLNOJS175;
Sample Donor Stephens, J.P.
Rock name 'Original entry: Ash'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Volcanic neck on beach at east end; Upper ORS
Locality details 300 yds E of Lythe, Quoyness
50k map sheet Hoy (117)

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Map reference HY 259 027
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S27475

Cross Polarized, S27475

Plane Polarized, S27475

Plane Polarized, S27475