BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11073
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Moine Gneiss With Thrust-Plane Structure'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Rock crushed and lenticular. Structure shown by arrangement of micas. Biotite abundant, plagioclase, orthoclase, microcline and some white mica. See Memoir, p.38
Locality details Dun Mhor E
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 967 793
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11073

Cross Polarized, S11073

Plane Polarized, S11073

Plane Polarized, S11073