BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record
| Sample number | S43824; COLLNOYC576; |
|---|---|
| Sample Donor | Mykura,W. |
| Rock name | 'Original entry: Carbonated Peridotite' |
| Stratigraphy | Not entered |
| Comments | Carbonated peridotite, rounded pebble in neck consisting largely of feldspar, quartz, malachite and disseminated ore minerals |
| Locality details | Hunterston Atomic Generating Station, outlet conduit 120 yards N of centre of No. 2 generator, 900 yards due W of Hunterston House, S side of trench |
| 50k map sheet | Arran (Millport) (21) |
| Map reference | NS 184 517 |
| Year collected | Not entered |
| Bore name | Not applicable |
| Confidentiality | No restrictions |
Petrological thin sections
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Transition from XPL to PPL light
S43824
