BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S3455; S3455/a; S3455/b;
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Wedges in schist
Locality details Glen Callater, just below granite outcrop
50k map sheet Balmoral (65)

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Map reference NO 160 878
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S3455

Cross Polarized, S3455

Plane Polarized, S3455

Plane Polarized, S3455


S3455/a

Cross Polarized, S3455/a

Plane Polarized, S3455/a

Plane Polarized, S3455/a


S3455/b

Cross Polarized, S3455/b

Plane Polarized, S3455/b

Plane Polarized, S3455/b