BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8529
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Rich in alkali feldspar
Locality details In line of fault in gully at footpath from Invercauld to Loch Builg
50k map sheet Balmoral (65)

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Map reference NO 179 954
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8529

Cross Polarized, S8529

Plane Polarized, S8529

Plane Polarized, S8529