BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8434
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Gneiss And Quartzite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Gneiss contains orthoclase and oligoclase
Locality details Sluggan Burn, NW corner of map
50k map sheet Balmoral (65)

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Map reference NO 119 953
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8434

Cross Polarized, S8434

Plane Polarized, S8434

Plane Polarized, S8434