BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11113
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pegmatite Vein Cutting Granite: Vein Composed Of Three Layers Pegmatite And One'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Coarse pegmatite cut. This separation of coarse and fine is typical of the area. The phenomenon is the same as last but magma is of different composition. See Memoir, p.57
Locality details N end of Loch an Duin
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 72 80
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11113

Cross Polarized, S11113

Plane Polarized, S11113

Plane Polarized, S11113