BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43827; COLLNOYC581;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Medium-Grained Tuff'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Medium-grained tuff, lapilli tuff with fine black matrix and inclusions of silty and malachite stained material
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

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43827

Cross Polarized, S43827

Plane Polarized, S43827

Plane Polarized, S43827