BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11085
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Andalusite-Cordierite Rock'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Large muscovite crystals, hornfels fresh.. Red biotite abundant in small crystals. See Memoir, p.26
Locality details Feith Uaine Mhor (close to quartzite)
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 917 782
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11085

Cross Polarized, S11085

Plane Polarized, S11085

Plane Polarized, S11085