BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11114
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Granite Vein'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments The rocks on the hill tops are little glaciated and all containing much oligoclase are softer as it is decomposed. Much oligoclase, fair amount of white mica and a little brown. See Memoir, p.57
Locality details E of Sron Bhuirich
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 76 82
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11114

Cross Polarized, S11114

Plane Polarized, S11114

Plane Polarized, S11114