BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S8521
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Muscovite Biotite Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Intrusive Cairnshee type. Curious mixture of fine and coarse. Contains alkali feldspar and vermicular quartz.
Locality details W of Loch Tilt
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 978 830
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S8521

Cross Polarized, S8521

Plane Polarized, S8521

Plane Polarized, S8521