BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S11125
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Finely Banded Quartz Granulite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments The banded rock has its bedding intact. The rock has been heated under strain and the micas are developed parallel to the strain at a high angle to the bedding. Part of the honestones. See Memoir, p.19
Locality details Gleann Mor, just above Fealar Burn
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 996 793
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S11125

Cross Polarized, S11125

Plane Polarized, S11125

Plane Polarized, S11125