BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S43868; COLLNOYC641;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Impure Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Impure sandstone, pebble in main vent agglomerate
Locality details Hunterston Atomic Generating Station, outlet culvert (from quarried block)
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

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S43868

Cross Polarized, S43868

Plane Polarized, S43868

Plane Polarized, S43868