BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43830; COLLNOYC587;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Tuff'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Tuff, basic intermediate portion of compound intrusion
Locality details Hunterston Atomic Generating Station, outlet conduit, SE side of trench, 172 yards N of No. 2 generator
50k map sheet Arran (Millport) (21)

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Map reference NS 180 510
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43830

Cross Polarized, S43830

Plane Polarized, S43830

Plane Polarized, S43830