BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11105
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Biotite-Granite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Oligoclase common in the larger crystals. Slightly foliated, granulitic matrix holds the larger crystals.See Memoir, p.57
Locality details 9. Allt na Feinne
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 774 814
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11105

Cross Polarized, S11105

Plane Polarized, S11105

Plane Polarized, S11105