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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  200/ 220  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   189.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  14   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   199.09   Sect/Pc #: CC/

ROCK = BASALTIC BRECCIA
       FRAGMENTS OF OL-HYALOBASALT,PLAG PHYRIC BASALT
       (APPROX COMP AN68-72),PLAG IS FRESH,GLASS REPLACED
       BY CHLORITE-ZEOLITE-GREEN SMECTITE,CHLORITE-
       SMECTITE-CALCITE RIMS(.05-.1MM)*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  360/ 380  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   522.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  32   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   526.87   Sect/Pc #:  4/

ROCK = OL-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       HYALOBASALT;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,VARIOLITIC,GLASSY
       BROWN ALTERED GLASSY MAKES UP 40% OF TEXTURE*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    2%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             ALTERED;

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Size(mm):      .01-1

             PYROXENE                  (   30%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: VEINS          Replacing: PHENOS+GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  360/ 381  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   522.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  32   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   526.87   Sect/Pc #:  4/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    2%)

             PYROXENE                  (   30%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)

             IRON ORE                  (    8%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (   30%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS, % BY MODAL ANALYSIS*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  430/ 450  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   522.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  32   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   526.94   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 2

ROCK = OL-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,TRACHYTOID,GLASSY
       BROWN ALTERED GLASSY MAKES UP 5% OF TEXTURE*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    2%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             ALTERED*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (30-35%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             PYROXENE                  (40-50%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CARBONATE
             Location: GROUNDMASS

             PYRITE                    (  1-2%)
             Location: VEINS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       .2
             Percent:     1
             Filling: SMECTITE+CHLORI
             Shape: TE




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  660/ 690  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   522.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  32   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   527.17   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 6

ROCK = OL-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       SAME AS 32-4-43-45;

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Location: VEINS

             PYRITE
             Location: VEINS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  690/ 710  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   522.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  32   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   527.20   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 6

ROCK = OL-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       SAME AS 32-4-66-69;

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (35-40%)




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  930/ 960  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   522.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  32   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   527.45   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 2

ROCK = OL-AUGITE-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       CHLORITIZED;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (35-40%)
             Morphology: LATHS

             PYROXENE                  (30-40%)
             POIKILITIC PYX WITH PLAG LATHS;

             MAGNETITE                 (    2%)

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   10%)
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE                  (   10%)
             Replacing: PHENOS

             ALBITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CARBONATE                 (    5%)
             Replacing: PHENOS

             PYRITE
             Location: VEINS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  970/1000  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   522.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  32   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   527.49   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 2

ROCK = OL-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       CHLORITIZED,SAME AS 32-4-97-100;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             ALTERED*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (35-40%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             PYROXENE                  (45-50%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: VEINS          Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Location: VEINS          Replacing: PHENOS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             ALBITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       .3
             Percent:   0-1
             Filling: SMECTITE+CHLORI
             Shape: TE




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   522.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  32   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   528.10   Sect/Pc #: CC/

ROCK = OL-PYRITE-HBL MOD PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,OPHITIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             ALTERED;

             HORNBLENDE
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR HBL;

             PYRITE                    (    3%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1
             EXTINCTION ANGLE PERP. TO (010)=38 DEG.,APPROX
             COMP AN68;
             POIKILITIC PLAG IN AUGITE;

             PYROXENE                  (55-60%)
             Size(mm):       .4-1

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CARBONATE
             Location: VEINS          Replacing: PHENOS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .3-.6
             Percent:     3
             Filling: CHLORITE+CARB




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  560/ 590  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   532.08   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1

ROCK = OL-PYRITE-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,OPHITIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (30-40%)

             PYROXENE                  (50-60%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CARBONATE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1020/1050  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   532.53   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 10

ROCK = PYRITE-OL-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       CHLORITIZED;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    2%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (35-40%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1  Morphology: SKELETAL

             PYROXENE                  (40-50%)
             Morphology: BRANCHING

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1020/1051  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   532.54   Sect/Pc #:  1/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    3%)

             PYROXENE                  (   48%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   37%)

             IRON ORE                  (    7%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (    5%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS, % BY MODAL ANALYSES*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1080/1090  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   532.59   Sect/Pc #:  1/

ROCK = MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       HYALOBASALT;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,TRACHYTOID,ALTERED GLASSY
       ALTERED GLASSY MAKES UP 30% OF TEXTURE*

Phenocrysts- PHENOCRYSTS               (    3%)
             Size(mm):        <.5

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (30-35%)
             Morphology: SKELETAL

             PYROXENE                  (30-35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    1%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1260/1290  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   532.78   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 14

ROCK = BASALT;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1450/1480  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   532.97   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 18

ROCK = OL MOD PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             ALTERED*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (40-45%)

             PYROXENE                  (40-50%)
             Morphology: BRANCHING VARIOLITIC

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             ALBITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   20/  50  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   533.03   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1

ROCK = OL-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (40-45%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             PYROXENE                  (40-50%)

             MAGNETITE                 (  1-2%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  610/ 630  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   533.62   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 9

ROCK = BASALT
       DOLERITE-BASALT;

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  880/ 910  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   533.90   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 13

ROCK = OL-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             Size(mm):        <.5
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (35-40%)
             Size(mm):       .1-2

             PYROXENE                  (45-50%)
             Morphology: BRANCHING

             MAGNETITE                 (  1-2%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             ALBITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             PYRITE
             Location: VEINS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  910/ 950  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   533.93   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 13

ROCK = OL-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       SAME AS 33-2-88-91;




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1430/1460  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   534.45   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 20

ROCK = OL-PLAG-PYRITE MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             Size(mm):        <.5
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)

             PYRITE

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (30-35%)
             Size(mm):          1  Morphology: SKELETAL

             PYROXENE                  (45-55%)
             Morphology: BRANCHING

             MAGNETITE                 (  1-2%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1430/1461  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   531.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   534.45   Sect/Pc #:  2/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    3%)

             PYROXENE                  (   45%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             IRON ORE                  (    8%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (    7%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS, % BY MODAL ANALYSES*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1320/1350  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   541.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   542.34   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 4

ROCK = OL PHYRIC BASALT
       DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: PHYRIC,DOLERITIC,OPHITIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   ( 8-10%)
             Size(mm):        <.5
             ALTERED*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (30-35%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             PYROXENE                  (50-60%)
             Size(mm):         >1
             POIKILITIC PLAG IN PYX;

             MAGNETITE                 (  1-2%)

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (  5-8%)
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1320/1351  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   541.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   542.34   Sect/Pc #:  1/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)

             PYROXENE                  (   50%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   42%)

             IRON ORE                  (    8%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (    5%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS, % BY MODAL ANALYSES*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1460/1490  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   541.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   542.48   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 5

ROCK = OL-PYRITE-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       MEDIUM-GRAINED WITH FINE-GRAINED SPOTTY STRIPS;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,SUBOPHITIC,TRACHYTOID*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             ALTERED;

             PYRITE                    (  1-2%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (40-45%)
             Size(mm):      .01-1

             PYROXENE                  (40-45%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  180/ 210  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   541.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   542.70   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 5

ROCK = OL-PYRITE-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,OPHITIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             Size(mm):        <.5
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             ALTERED;

             PYRITE                    (  2-3%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (30-35%)
             Size(mm):          1
             POIKILITIC TO PYX,EXT.ANG.PERP. TO 010 =36 DEG.,
             APPROX COMP AN66;

             PYROXENE                  (45-55%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1
             AUGITE;

             MAGNETITE                 (  1-2%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: VEINS+GNDMASS  Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             AMPHIBOLE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS
             URALITE*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  700/ 730  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   541.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   543.22   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 10

ROCK = PYRITE-OL-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,DOLERITIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    2%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             ALTERED;

             PYRITE                    (  2-3%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (30-35%)

             PYROXENE                  (45-55%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             AMPHIBOLE
             Replacing: PHENOS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       .3
             Percent:     1
             Filling: CHLORITE




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  970/ 990  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   541.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   543.48   Sect/Pc #:  2/

ROCK = PYRITE-OL MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       AMYGDALOIDAL;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             ALTERED;

             PYRITE                    (  2-3%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (35-40%)
             Size(mm):      .01-1

             PYROXENE                  (45-50%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    1%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             AMPHIBOLE
             Location: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .5-2
             Percent:    15
             Filling: SMECTITE+CHLORI
             Shape: TE




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1040/1080  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   541.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   543.56   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 14

ROCK = BASALT;
       Texture: OPHITIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (35-40%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1
             POIKILITIC PLAG IN PYX;

             PYROXENE                  (50-60%)
             Morphology: BRANCHING

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             AMPHIBOLE
             Replacing: PHENOS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .2-.5
             Percent:     4
             Filling: SMECTITE+CHLORI
             Shape: TE




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1070/1100  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   541.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   543.59   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 14

ROCK = PYRITE-PLAG-OL MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       AMYGDALOIDAL;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    1%)
             Size(mm):        <.5
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             ALTERED;

             PYRITE                    (    2%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (30-35%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1
             POIKILITIC TO PYX;

             PYROXENE                  (45-55%)
             Morphology: BRANCHING

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             AMPHIBOLE
             Replacing: PHENOS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .2-1
             Percent:    15
             Filling: SMECTITE+CHLORI
             Shape: TE




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1460/1490  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   541.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   543.98   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 17

ROCK = PHYRITE-PLAG-OL MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       AMYGDALOIDAL;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,OPHITIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    1%)
             Size(mm):        <.5
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)

             PYRITE                    (  1-2%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (35-45%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1
             POIKILITIC IN PYX;

             PYROXENE                  (45-50%)
             Morphology: BRANCHING

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Location: VEINS          Replacing: PHENOS

             ZEOLITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .2-1
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMECTITE




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1460/1491  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 348   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   541.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   543.98   Sect/Pc #:  2/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PYROXENE                  (   35%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   60%)

             IRON ORE                  (    5%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (   TR%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS, % BY MODAL ANALYSES*




    

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