BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11092
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Actinolite Schist'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Traces of original structure (ophitic). Decomposed feldspar. Hornblende shows typical honeycombing by quartz and feldspar.
Locality details Bed of Tilt, 2nd bend below lodge
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 929 736
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11092

Cross Polarized, S11092

Plane Polarized, S11092

Plane Polarized, S11092