BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S15124
Sample Donor Horne, J.; Peach, B.N.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Diabase'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Middle ORS; see Trans Roy Soc Edin Vol. 32, pp. 559-588: Old Red volcanic rocks of the Shetlands etc.
Locality details Shapinsay
50k map sheet Stronsay (120)

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Map reference HY 52 15
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S15124

Cross Polarized, S15124

Plane Polarized, S15124

Plane Polarized, S15124