BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11058
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Muscovite Gneiss (Fissile)'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Muscovite abundant, quartz, a little feldspar. Epidote and calcite present in small amounts.
Locality details 6. Allt a'Mhadaidh
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 785 818
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11058

Cross Polarized, S11058

Plane Polarized, S11058

Plane Polarized, S11058