BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S44411; COLLNOYC647;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Fine-Grained Tholeiitic Olivine Basalt'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Fine-grained tholeiitic olivine basalt, dolerite dyke intruded along margin of vent
Locality details Hunterston Atomic Generating Station, outlet conduit syphon seal excavation
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


S44411

Cross Polarized, S44411

Plane Polarized, S44411

Plane Polarized, S44411