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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1210       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 010%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    55.71    Clay: 090%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CLAYEY COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (35%);
NANNOFOSSIL (65%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1320       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 010%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    55.82    Clay: 090%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CLAYEY COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (30%);
NANNOFOSSIL (70%);  DIATOM (02%);  SPICULE (02%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   270       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 025%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    56.27    Clay: 075%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: SILTY CLAYEY COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (30%);  NANNOFOSSIL (70%);  DIATOM (02%);
SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1110       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 007%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    57.11    Clay: 093%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: DETRITAL CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (99%);
SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1350       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 030%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    57.35    Clay: 070%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: DETRITAL SILTY CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (99%);  DIATOM (02%);  SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1000       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 030%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    58.50    Clay: 070%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: DETRITAL SILTY CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (99%);
DIATOM (02%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   850       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 003%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    59.85    Clay: 097%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: NANNO DETRITAL CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (60%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1090       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 035%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    60.09    Clay: 065%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: NANNO BEARING DETRITAL SILTY CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (10%);  FELDSPAR (04%);  MICA (02%);
HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (95%);  NANNOFOSSIL (05%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1180       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 010%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    60.18    Clay: 090%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CLAY BEARING COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (90%);  DIATOM (02%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1240       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 040%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    60.24    Clay: 060%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: DETRITAL SILTY CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  MICA (01%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (99%);  CARBONATE (02%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   140       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 050%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    60.64    Clay: 050%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: DETRITAL CLAY SILT

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (10%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  MICA (05%);
HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (99%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
DIATOM (02%);  SPICULE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1090       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 020%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    61.59    Clay: 080%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: DETRITAL SILT RICH CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (99%);  SPICULE (02%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1170       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt: 020%
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    61.67    Clay: 080%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: SILT RICH CLAYEY COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (30%);  NANNOFOSSIL (70%);  SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.50    Silt:
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :    62.10    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: SILT RICH CLAYEY COCCOLITH OOZE




Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    64.00    Silt: 010%
Core:   2   Sample Depth (m) :    64.10    Clay: 090%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: COCCOLITH SILT BEARING CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (70%);  NANNOFOSSIL (30%);  DIATOM (02%);
SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   200       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    73.50    Silt: 015%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    74.15    Clay: 085%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: SILT RICH DETRITAL CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (99%);
SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    73.50    Silt: 050%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    74.75    Clay: 050%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (03%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (97%);  SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1350       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    73.50    Silt: 007%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    75.30    Clay: 093%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CLAYEY COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (45%);
NANNOFOSSIL (55%);  SPICULE (02%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   840       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    73.50    Silt: 050%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    76.29    Clay: 050%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (07%);
NANNOFOSSIL (93%);  DIATOM (02%);  SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   770       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    73.50    Silt: 040%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    77.72    Clay: 060%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (90%);  DIATOM (02%);
SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    73.50    Silt: 040%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    78.05    Clay: 060%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (90%);  DIATOM (02%);  SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   110       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    73.50    Silt: 040%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    78.56    Clay: 060%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (95%);  SPICULE (02%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1160       Sand: 001%   Sect:  6
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    73.50    Silt: 040%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    82.61    Clay: 060%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: SILTY CLAYEY COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (40%);  FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (58%);
DIATOM (02%);  SPICULE (01%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1420       Sand:        Sect:  6
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    73.50    Silt: 025%
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    82.87    Clay: 075%

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CLAY RICH COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (15%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (85%);  DIATOM (02%);
SPICULE (02%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):    73.50    Silt:
Core:   3   Sample Depth (m) :    83.05    Clay:

Name: CLAY RICH COCCOLITH OOZE




Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1090       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   111.50    Silt: 002%
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :   112.59    Clay: 098%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: CLAY BEARING COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (90%);
SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1200       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   111.50    Silt: 030%
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :   114.20    Clay: 070%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: SILTY CLAYEY COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  MICA (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (40%);  NANNOFOSSIL (60%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   730       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   111.50    Silt: 015%
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :   115.23    Clay: 085%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: CLAY BEARING COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (90%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   111.50    Silt: 025%
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :   118.60    Clay: 075%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: DETRITAL SILTY CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (98%);
NANNOFOSSIL (02%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   900       Sand:        Sect:  6
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   111.50    Silt: 025%
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :   119.90    Clay: 075%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: COCCOLITH BEARING AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (27%);
CLAY MINERAL (70%);  NANNOFOSSIL (03%);  DIATOM (02%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1470       Sand:        Sect:  6
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   111.50    Silt: 025%
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :   120.47    Clay: 075%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: COCCOLITH RICH SILTY CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (75%);  NANNOFOSSIL (25%);  DIATOM (02%);
SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   111.50    Silt:
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :   120.60    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: COCCOLITH RICH SILTY CLAY




Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   149.50    Silt: 010%
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :   150.60    Clay: 090%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  FELDSPAR (01%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);  GLAUCONITE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (80%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   340       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   149.50    Silt: 010%
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :   151.34    Clay: 090%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);
CLAY MINERAL (80%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   950       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   149.50    Silt: 030%
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :   153.45    Clay: 070%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: SILTY CLAY COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (50%);
NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1010       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   149.50    Silt: 040%
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :   155.01    Clay: 060%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: SILTY CLAY RICH COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (80%);  DIATOM (02%);
SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1060       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   149.50    Silt: 015%
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :   155.06    Clay: 085%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);
CLAY MINERAL (80%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   720       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   149.50    Silt: 015%
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :   156.22    Clay: 085%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);
CLAY MINERAL (80%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1000       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   149.50    Silt: 010%
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :   156.50    Clay: 090%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: CLAY RICH COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (15%);
NANNOFOSSIL (85%);  SPICULE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1290       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   149.50    Silt:
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :   156.79    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: SIDERITE? NODULE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
SIDERITE (99%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   610       Sand:        Sect:  6
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   149.50    Silt: 010%
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :   157.61    Clay: 090%

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: COCCOLITH BEARING SILT RICH CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (95%);
NANNOFOSSIL (05%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   149.50    Silt:
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :   158.60    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: SILT RICH CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
NANNOFOSSIL (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1480       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   187.50    Silt: 020%
Core:   6   Sample Depth (m) :   188.98    Clay: 080%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);
CARBONATE (01%);  CLAY MINERAL (79%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   820       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   187.50    Silt: 020%
Core:   6   Sample Depth (m) :   189.82    Clay: 080%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);  CLAY MINERAL (00%);  UNIDENTIFIED MATERIAL (80%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   600       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   187.50    Silt: 020%
Core:   6   Sample Depth (m) :   191.10    Clay: 080%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);
CARBONATE (01%);  CLAY MINERAL (79%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   700       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   187.50    Silt:
Core:   6   Sample Depth (m) :   191.20    Clay:

Name: SIDERITE? NODULE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
SIDERITE (99%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   205       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   187.50    Silt:
Core:   6   Sample Depth (m) :   192.21    Clay:

Name: SIDERITE? NODULE OR PARTICLE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
SIDERITE (80%);  CLAY MINERAL (20%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   187.50    Silt: 020%
Core:   6   Sample Depth (m) :   192.80    Clay: 080%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAYS

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);  CLAY MINERAL (80%);  IRON (04%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):    70       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   235.00    Silt:
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   235.07    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: FELDSPAR GROWTH IN CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
FELDSPAR (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   280       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   235.00    Silt: 010%
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   235.28    Clay: 090%

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: CLAY RICH COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);
CARBONATE (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (80%);  DIATOM (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   380       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   235.00    Silt: 010%
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   235.38    Clay: 090%

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (15%);  CARBONATE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (85%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1300       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   235.00    Silt: 010%
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   237.80    Clay: 090%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
CLAY MINERAL (89%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   350       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   235.00    Silt: 010%
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   238.35    Clay: 090%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: CLAYEY COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (30%);
SIDERITE (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (70%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   900       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   235.00    Silt: 020%
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   238.90    Clay: 080%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);
CLAY MINERAL (79%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   465       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   235.00    Silt: 030%
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   239.97    Clay: 070%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (50%);
CARBONATE (01%);  CLAY MINERAL (50%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   220       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   235.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   241.22    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: COCCOLITH RICH CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
CLAY MINERAL (70%);  NANNOFOSSIL (20%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   960       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   235.00    Silt:
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   241.96    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SIDERITE? NODULE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
ZEOLITE (01%);  CARBONATE (00%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   235.00    Silt: 015%
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :   242.60    Clay: 085%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);
CLAY MINERAL (80%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   375       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   292.00    Silt: 010%
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   292.38    Clay: 090%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);
CLAY MINERAL (80%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1400       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   292.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   293.40    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  CARBONATE (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (90%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   660       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   292.00    Silt: 010%
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   295.66    Clay: 090%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
CLAY MINERAL (90%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1330       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   292.00    Silt: 010%
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   296.33    Clay: 090%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
CLAY MINERAL (90%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   200       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   292.00    Silt:
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   296.70    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC SIDERITE?

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
SIDERITE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   810       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   292.00    Silt: 010%
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   297.31    Clay: 090%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (15%);
CARBONATE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (85%);  IRON (00%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1310       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   292.00    Silt: 002%
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   297.81    Clay: 098%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SIDERITE RICH COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  SIDERITE (20%);  NANNOFOSSIL (90%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   400       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   292.00    Silt: 002%
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   298.40    Clay: 098%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SIDERITE RICH COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  CARBONATE (20%);  NANNOFOSSIL (70%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   695       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   292.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   298.70    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
CLAY MINERAL (88%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1420       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   292.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   299.42    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
CLAY MINERAL (90%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   292.00    Silt:
Core:   8   Sample Depth (m) :   299.60    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY




Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1210       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   350.21    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SIDERITE BEARING COCCOLITH RICH CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  CARBONATE (08%);
CLAY MINERAL (67%);  NANNOFOSSIL (15%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1400       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   350.40    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
CARBONATE (01%);  CLAY MINERAL (87%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   500       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   351.00    Clay: 090%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (90%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   351.30    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  GLAUCONITE (02%);  CARBONATE (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (89%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1300       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   351.80    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (08%);
CLAY MINERAL (92%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   100       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt:
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   352.10    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC? SIDERITE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
CARBONATE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   730       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   352.73    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  CARBONATE (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (88%);  BIOTITE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt:
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   353.50    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: OPALINE CLAY?

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
OPAL (01%);  AUTHIGENIC SILICA (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   354.30    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  CARBONATE (02%);
BIOTITE (01%);  CLAY MINERAL (89%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1340       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt:
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   354.84    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC? SIDERITE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
CARBONATE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1480       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   354.98    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
BIOTITE (02%);  CARBONATE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (90%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   349.00    Silt: 005%
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :   355.10    Clay: 095%

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
CARBONATE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (90%);  RUTILE (02%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1020       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   406.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   407.02    Clay: 100%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (07%);
CLAY MINERAL (93%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1090       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   406.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   407.09    Clay:

Name: FELDSPAR?




Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1400       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   406.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   407.40    Clay: 100%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (07%);
CLAY MINERAL (93%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   150       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   406.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   407.65    Clay: 100%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (14%);
CARBONATE (02%);  RUTILE (01%);  CLAY MINERAL (90%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   406.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   408.60    Clay: 100%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (07%);
GLAUCONITE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (93%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1370       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   406.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   408.87    Clay:

Name: AUTHIGENIC? SIDERITE/DOLOMITE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
CARBONATE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   250       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   406.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   409.25    Clay:

Name: AUTHIGENIC? SIDERITE/DOLOMITE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
CARBONATE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1360       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   406.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   410.36    Clay: 100%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (07%);
CLAY MINERAL (93%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   930       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   406.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   412.93    Clay: 100%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (07%);
CARBONATE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (93%);  BIOTITE (02%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   580       Sand:        Sect:  6
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   406.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   414.08    Clay: 100%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (07%);
CLAY MINERAL (93%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   406.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :   415.10    Clay:

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY




Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):    40       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   463.00    Silt:
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :   463.32    Clay:

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC? DOLOMITE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
CARBONATE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   463.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :   464.08    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  MICA (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (09%);  RUTILE (02%);  GLAUCONITE (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (91%);  BIOTITE (03%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   463.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :   467.08    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
CLAY MINERAL (95%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1300       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   463.00    Silt:
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :   467.58    Clay:

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC? SIDERITE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CARBONATE (00%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1400       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   463.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :   467.68    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
BIOTITE (02%);  RUTILE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (95%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1060       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   463.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :   468.84    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (06%);
CLAY MINERAL (95%);  BIOTITE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1310       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   463.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :   469.09    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);  APATITE (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (85%);  RUTILE (00%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   460       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   463.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :   469.74    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: DARK AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
PYRITE (30%);  CLAY MINERAL (65%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   740       Sand:        Sect:  5
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   463.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :   470.02    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
CARBONATE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (95%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   600       Sand:        Sect:  6
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   463.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :   471.38    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
CLAY MINERAL (95%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1450       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   520.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  12   Sample Depth (m) :   521.45    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (06%);
MICRONODULE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (92%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   660       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   567.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :   568.16    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (04%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
CLAY MINERAL (95%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   567.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :   568.60    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: IRON STAINED RED AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (04%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
CLAY MINERAL (95%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):    50       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   567.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :   569.05    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: IRON STAINED RED AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
CLAY MINERAL (95%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   550       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   567.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :   569.55    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
CLAY MINERAL (95%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1380       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   567.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :   570.38    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
CLAY MINERAL (95%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   380       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   567.50    Silt:
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :   570.88    Clay:

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC SIDERITE CRYSTALS

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
SIDERITE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   600       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   567.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :   571.10    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
CLAY MINERAL (95%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1040       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   567.50    Silt:
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :   571.54    Clay:

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC SIDERITE CRYSTALS

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
SIDERITE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   400       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   567.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :   572.40    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (07%);
CLAY MINERAL (94%);  RUTILE (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   567.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :   573.60    Clay: 095%

Age : MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (07%);
CLAY MINERAL (93%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1010       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   605.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  14   Sample Depth (m) :   606.51    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (08%);
GLAUCONITE (02%);  MICA (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (92%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1330       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   605.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  14   Sample Depth (m) :   606.83    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (12%);  CLAY MINERAL (88%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   510       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   605.50    Silt:
Core:  14   Sample Depth (m) :   607.51    Clay:

Name: AUTHIGENIC SIDERITE OR DOLOMITE NODULE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
CARBONATE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   945       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   605.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  14   Sample Depth (m) :   607.95    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (08%);
CLAY MINERAL (92%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   920       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   605.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  14   Sample Depth (m) :   609.42    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (06%);
MICA (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (94%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   605.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  14   Sample Depth (m) :   610.10    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (03%);
CLAY MINERAL (97%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   830       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   624.50    Silt:
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :   625.33    Clay:

Name: AUTHIGENIC? DOLOMITE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
CARBONATE (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1320       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   624.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :   625.82    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);  MICA (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (95%);  IRON (00%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   930       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   624.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :   626.93    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);
CARBONATE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (95%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1320       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   624.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :   627.32    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (07%);  FELDSPAR (03%);  MICA (02%);
HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (15%);  RUTILE (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (83%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   630       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   624.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :   628.13    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (03%);  MICA (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (97%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   450       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   624.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :   629.45    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (04%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  GLAUCONITE (02%);  MICA (01%);
CLAY MINERAL (89%);  IRON (00%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1460       Sand: 003%   Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   624.50    Silt: 060%
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :   630.46    Clay: 037%

Name: CARBONATE CLAYEY SILT

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (10%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  MICA (06%);
HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (60%);  OPAQUE MINERAL (02%);
CARBONATE (40%);  IRON (00%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   624.50    Silt:
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :   630.60    Clay:

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY




Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   530       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   634.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  16   Sample Depth (m) :   636.03    Clay: 095%

Age : LOWER MIOCENE
Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (37%);
GLAUCONITE (02%);  CARBONATE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (92%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1350       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   634.00    Silt: 020%
Core:  16   Sample Depth (m) :   636.85    Clay: 080%

Age : LOWER MIOCENE
Name: COCCOLITH OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (10%);  MICA (10%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
CARBONATE (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (80%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   634.00    Silt: 030%
Core:  16   Sample Depth (m) :   637.80    Clay: 070%

Age : LOWER MIOCENE
Name: NANNO BEARING CARBONATE RICH SILTY CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  MICA (05%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (47%);  DOLOMITE (02%);  CARBONATE (30%);
FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (20%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1310       Sand: 050%   Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   634.00    Silt: 025%
Core:  16   Sample Depth (m) :   638.31    Clay: 025%

Age : LOWER MIOCENE
Name: SANDY CARBONATE BURROW

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (34%);  IRON (14%);  MICA (01%);
HEAVY MINERAL (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (50%);  GLAUCONITE (02%);
CARBONATE (50%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   634.00    Silt:
Core:  16   Sample Depth (m) :   638.60    Clay:

Age : LOWER MIOCENE
Name: SILT RICH AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (20%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   330       Sand: 001%   Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   643.50    Silt: 010%
Core:  17   Sample Depth (m) :   643.83    Clay: 089%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (40%);  FELDSPAR (10%);  MICA (02%);
HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (70%);  CLAY MINERAL (30%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1260       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   643.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  17   Sample Depth (m) :   646.26    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (20%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  MICA (02%);
HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (30%);  CLAY MINERAL (70%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   643.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  17   Sample Depth (m) :   647.30    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (12%);  MICA (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (86%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   643.50    Silt:
Core:  17   Sample Depth (m) :   648.10    Clay:

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY




Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   700       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   653.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  18   Sample Depth (m) :   653.70    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (06%);  MICA (01%);
CLAY MINERAL (93%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   653.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  18   Sample Depth (m) :   655.30    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  IRON (04%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
CLAY MINERAL (90%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   653.00    Silt:
Core:  18   Sample Depth (m) :   656.10    Clay:

Name: IRON STAINED AUTHIGENIC RED CLAY




Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1300       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   662.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  19   Sample Depth (m) :   663.80    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  IRON (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
CLAY MINERAL (90%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   300       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   662.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  19   Sample Depth (m) :   664.30    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (04%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (09%);  MICA (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (91%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   370       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   662.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  19   Sample Depth (m) :   664.37    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  IRON (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);
MICA (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (90%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   662.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  19   Sample Depth (m) :   665.10    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  MICA (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (90%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   200       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   662.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  19   Sample Depth (m) :   665.70    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  IRON (07%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (08%);
MICA (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (92%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   500       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   662.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  19   Sample Depth (m) :   666.00    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (08%);
MICA (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (92%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1330       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   662.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  19   Sample Depth (m) :   666.83    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (08%);
MICA (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (92%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   662.50    Silt:
Core:  19   Sample Depth (m) :   667.10    Clay:

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY




Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   672.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  20   Sample Depth (m) :   672.80    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (06%);  MICA (01%);
CLAY MINERAL (93%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1400       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   672.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  20   Sample Depth (m) :   673.40    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (04%);  MICA (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (96%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   672.00    Silt:
Core:  20   Sample Depth (m) :   675.10    Clay:

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY




Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   681.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  21   Sample Depth (m) :   682.60    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (06%);  MICA (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (94%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   460       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   681.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  21   Sample Depth (m) :   683.46    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (07%);  GLAUCONITE (02%);
CLAY MINERAL (92%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1050       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   681.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  21   Sample Depth (m) :   684.05    Clay: 095%

Name: AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (06%);  GLAUCONITE (02%);
MICA (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (94%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   681.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  21   Sample Depth (m) :   684.60    Clay: 095%

Name: IRON STAINED RED CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (06%);
MICA (02%);  ANATASE (02%);  CLAY MINERAL (94%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   990       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   691.00    Silt:
Core:  22   Sample Depth (m) :   691.99    Clay:

Age : CONIACIAN
Name: RED ZEOLITE BEARING AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (02%);  IRON (02%);
ZEOLITE (03%);  CLAY MINERAL (93%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1205       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   691.00    Silt:
Core:  22   Sample Depth (m) :   692.21    Clay:

Age : CONIACIAN
Name: RED IRON STAINED ZEOLITE RICH CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (01%);  IRON (10%);
ZEOLITE (20%);  CLAY MINERAL (69%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1050       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   691.00    Silt:
Core:  22   Sample Depth (m) :   693.55    Clay:

Age : CONIACIAN
Name: BLACK OPAQUE? IRON AND MANGANESE RICH LAYER

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (50%);  OPAQUE MINERAL (54%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1390       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   691.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  22   Sample Depth (m) :   695.39    Clay: 095%

Age : CONIACIAN
Name: IRON STAINED RED NANNO AND ZEOLITE BEARING CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);  ZEOLITE (07%);  CLAY MINERAL (84%);
NANNOFOSSIL (04%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1380       Sand:        Sect:  4
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   691.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  22   Sample Depth (m) :   696.88    Clay: 095%

Age : CONIACIAN
Name: IRON STAINED RED NANNO AND ZEOLITE BEARING CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  MICA (02%);
HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);  DOLOMITE (02%);
ZEOLITE (07%);  CLAY MINERAL (84%);  NANNOFOSSIL (04%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):     0       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   691.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  22   Sample Depth (m) :   697.10    Clay: 095%

Age : CONIACIAN
Name: IRON STAINED RED NANNO AND ZEOLITE BEARING CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  MICA (02%);
HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);  DOLOMITE (02%);
ZEOLITE (07%);  CLAY MINERAL (84%);  NANNOFOSSIL (04%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   560       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   699.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  23   Sample Depth (m) :   700.06    Clay: 095%

Age : CONIACIAN
Name: CONGLOMERATE RICH DETRITAL CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (40%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (64%);  IRON (40%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   810       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   699.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  23   Sample Depth (m) :   700.31    Clay: 095%

Age : CONIACIAN
Name: CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (99%);  MICA (01%);
DOLOMITE (02%);  IRON (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1050       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   699.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  23   Sample Depth (m) :   700.55    Clay: 095%

Age : CONIACIAN
Name: CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (05%);  MICA (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (99%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   450       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   699.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  23   Sample Depth (m) :   701.45    Clay: 095%

Age : CONIACIAN
Name: ZEOLITE RICH AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);  ZEOLITE (20%);  CLAY MINERAL (75%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1270       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   699.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  23   Sample Depth (m) :   702.27    Clay: 095%

Age : CONIACIAN
Name: ZEOLITE AUTHIGENIC CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);  ZEOLITE (30%);  CLAY MINERAL (65%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1040       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   709.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   710.04    Clay: 095%

Name: CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (02%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  MICA (02%);
HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1250       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   709.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   710.25    Clay: 095%

Name: CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  MICA (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1460       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   709.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   710.46    Clay: 095%

Name: CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  MICA (02%);
HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   180       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   709.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   710.68    Clay: 095%

Name: CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  MICA (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  ISOTROPIC MINERAL (03%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   690       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   709.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   711.19    Clay: 095%

Name: CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (03%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  MICA (01%);
HEAVY MINERAL (02%);  IRON (02%);  TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1410       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   709.00    Silt: 005%
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   711.91    Clay: 095%

Name: CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  MICA (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   350       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   718.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  25   Sample Depth (m) :   718.85    Clay: 095%

Name: CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  MICA (02%);  HEAVY MINERAL (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):   820       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   718.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  25   Sample Depth (m) :   720.82    Clay: 095%

Name: CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (02%);  MICA (01%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (05%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1000       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   718.50    Silt: 005%
Core:  25   Sample Depth (m) :   721.00    Clay: 095%

Name: CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
QUARTZ (01%);  FELDSPAR (01%);  MICA (02%);
TERRIGENOUS DETRITUS (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (02%);  IRON (02%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1240       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   718.50    Silt:
Core:  25   Sample Depth (m) :   721.24    Clay:

Name: GREEN STAINED CLAY

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (01%);



Leg : 26    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  6
Hole: 250A  Top Core Depth(m):   729.00    Silt:
Core:  26   Sample Depth (m) :   737.60    Clay:

Name: SERPENTINE (CHRYSOTILE?) AND CALCITE

Components:  (Minor lithology, % converted from relative abundance)
======================================================================
CARBONATE (01%);  SERPENTINE (01%);



    

Introduction


Cite as: Deep Sea Drilling Project (1989): Archive of Core and Site/Hole Data and Photographs from the Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP). National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA. doi:10.7289/V54M92G2 [access date]

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