BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8499
Sample Donor Cunningham-Craig, E.H. (aka C. Craig)
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Plagioclase and microcline abundant. See Memoir, p. 96
Locality details Carn Creagach
50k map sheet Balmoral (65)

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Map reference NO 06 83
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8499

Cross Polarized, S8499

Plane Polarized, S8499

Plane Polarized, S8499