BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11091
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Metamorphosed Actinolite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Completely altered by the newer diorite intrusion to a chloritic rock of singularly even grain. Typical of newer granite. Metamorphosed by granite and cracked by it.
Locality details Bridge above Forest Lodge, Tilt
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 936 744
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11091

Cross Polarized, S11091

Plane Polarized, S11091

Plane Polarized, S11091