BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S44414; S44414/A; COLLNOYC650;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Tholeiite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Tholeiite, central crystalline portion of dyke cutting U.O.R.S. sandstone
Locality details Hunterston Atomic Generating Station, outfall tunnel (S), 160 feet inbye from pit bottom
50k map sheet Arran (Millport) (21)

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Map reference NS 180 514
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S44414

Cross Polarized, S44414

Plane Polarized, S44414

Plane Polarized, S44414


S44414/A

Cross Polarized, S44414/A

Plane Polarized, S44414/A

Plane Polarized, S44414/A