BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S9445
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Augen Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Older granite, normal type with no original white mica. Protoclastic foliation. ?Same magma as Ben Vuroch. Eyes of potash feldspar.See Memoir, p.52
Locality details Fealar Burn, about 1/2 mile above the lodge
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NO 016 805
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S9445

Cross Polarized, S9445

Plane Polarized, S9445

Plane Polarized, S9445