BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S45291; COLLNOYC729;
Sample Donor Mykura,W.
Rock name 'Original entry: Quartz Dolerite'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Quartz dolerite, dolerite fine to medium-grained c. 5 feet from margin of dyke
Locality details Hunterston Atomic Generating Station, outfall tunnel (S), 230 yards inbye from tunnel shaft
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


S45291

Cross Polarized, S45291

Plane Polarized, S45291

Plane Polarized, S45291