BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S12609
Sample Donor Barrow, G.
Rock name 'Original entry: Cordierite Hornfels'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Shows a structure like that of the Moine gneiss developed in cordierite hornfels within the Moine gneiss area; see QJGS for 1904
Locality details Coire na Muic sich, Tarf Valley
50k map sheet Kingussie (64)

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Map reference NN 905 790
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S12609

Cross Polarized, S12609

Plane Polarized, S12609

Plane Polarized, S12609