BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11117
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Pink Granulite Vein Threading Grey Moine Gneiss'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fair amount of microcline in granulite. Moine gneiss IS oligoclase-biotite type with a little microcline. See Memoir, p.57
Locality details 5. Allt a'Chaoruinn
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 744 820
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11117

Cross Polarized, S11117

Plane Polarized, S11117

Plane Polarized, S11117