BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S9455
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Leaden Schist (Typical)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Garnet-mica schist (the dark schist); altered kyanite and staurolite on one edge of slide. See Memoir, p.24
Locality details 600 yds below Fealar Lodge, in stream
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NO 003 796
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S9455

Cross Polarized, S9455

Plane Polarized, S9455

Plane Polarized, S9455