BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43825; COLLNOYC578;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Carbonated Peridotite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Carbonated peridotite, pebble like 576 (S43824) but with lighter concentration of malachite
Locality details Hunterston Atomic Generating Station, outlet conduit 120 yards N of centre of No. 2 generator, 900 yards due W of Hunterston House
50k map sheet Arran (Millport) (21)

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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


S43825

Cross Polarized, S43825

Plane Polarized, S43825

Plane Polarized, S43825