BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11068
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: White-Weathering Quartzose Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Minute biotite crystals, not abundant. Fine granular mixture of quartz, microcline and plagioclase.
Locality details An Sligearnach
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 95 78
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11068

Cross Polarized, S11068

Plane Polarized, S11068

Plane Polarized, S11068