BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11080
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Oligoclase Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Rounded feldspars, oligoclase, quartz, ?orthoclase, with decomposed biotite winding round. ?Sediment or igneous oligoclase gneiss.
Locality details Bed of Tarf
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11080

Cross Polarized, S11080

Plane Polarized, S11080

Plane Polarized, S11080