BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11094
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pink-Edged Banded Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Grey bands rich in microcline. Plagioclase in red bands.
Locality details Allt Chaoruinn, S end
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 929 802
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11094

Cross Polarized, S11094

Plane Polarized, S11094

Plane Polarized, S11094