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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   281.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  31   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   289.00   Sect/Pc #:  6/

ROCK = PLAG-CPX PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  0.3%)
             ID UNCERTAIN;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.4
             APPROX COMP AN30,GLOMEROPHYRIC;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    3%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.5
             GLOMEROPHYRIC*

Groundmass - GLASS                     ( 89.7%)
             GROUNDMASS BLACK AND GLASSY,NO MINERAL CAN BE
             RECOGNIZED*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   281.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  31   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   291.05   Sect/Pc #: CC/

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OL PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   1.%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-0.4  Morphology: VERY ELONGATED
             APPROX COMP AN74-50,ZONED AND SOMEWHAT ALTERED
             TO SMECTITE;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    4%)
             ZONED AND FREQUENTLY CORRODED,COLORLESS TO
             SLIGHTLY YELLOW*

Groundmass - COMBINATION               (   90%)
             INCLUDES PLAG+CPX+MAGN+ILMENITE+GLASS,GLASS FRESH
             IN MANY PLACES AND BROWN*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   291.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  32   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   291.92   Sect/Pc #: CC/

ROCK = PLAG-CPX MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MICROPHYRIC, APHANITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.2  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.3  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN50-42, ZONED-SOME GLOMEROPHYRIC
             ACCUMULATIONS;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  2-3%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.2  Morphology: EUHEDRAL TO SUBHEDRAL
             SOME GLOMEROPHYRIC ACCUMULATIONS*

Groundmass - GLASS
             DEVITRIFIED;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    1%)
             MAGN?*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   300.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   300.60   Sect/Pc #: CC/PCE 1

ROCK = PLAG-OL MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MICROPHYRIC, HYPOXTLLINE;

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  4.4%)
             Size(mm):        0.1
             COMPLETELY ALTERED AND IDDINGSITIZED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  6.8%)
             Size(mm):        0.3
             APPROX COMP AN68-55,ZONED;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  0.4%)

Groundmass - COMBINATION               ( 88.4%)
             INCLUDES OL + PLAG+CPX+MAGN+ILMENITE+GLASS,
             GROUNDMASS VERY THIN,BLACK AND PARTLY XTLLINE
             AND PARTLY GLASSY,RARE OPAQUES*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   310.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   310.10   Sect/Pc #: CC/PCE 1

ROCK = PLAG MOD MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MICROPHYRIC, HOLOXTLLINE;

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    7%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (  >90%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   1  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   310.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   310.00   Sect/Pc #: CC/PCE 3

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC TO INTERSERTAL, APHYRIC;

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               ( 32.0%)
             Size(mm):        0.2

             OLIVINE                   (  1.1%)
             COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             CLINOPYROXENE             ( 21.1%)
             Size(mm):        0.1
             ALMOST COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             MAGNETITE                 (  6.2%)
             Size(mm):       0.05

             ILMENITE                  (  1.2%)
             Size(mm):       0.05

             GLASS                     (  38.%)

             PYRITE                    (  0.4%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL,CPX
             OL REPLACED BY SMEC*
             AMYGDULES PRESENT*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   319.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  35   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   319.50   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 4B

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC TO HYALO-OPHITIC,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             1 OR 2 MICROPHENOS PRESENT;

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  3.0%)
             Size(mm):       0.02
             ALTERED TO SMEC;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  33.%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.2  Morphology: ELONGATED
             APPROX COMPAN70,NORMAL ZONING,ALBITE TWINNING;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  26.%)

             MAGNETITE                 (   4.%)

             ILMENITE                  (  0.8%)

             GLASS                     ( 32.6%)
             ALTERED TO SMEC;

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL,GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   329.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  36   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   329.00   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1

ROCK = PLAG MOD MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       HIGHLY ALTERED;
       Texture: MOD MICROPHYRIC;

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.3  Morphology: PRISMATIC

Groundmass - OPAQUE MINERALS           (    1%)
             Size(mm):       <0.1
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   1  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   329.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  36   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   329.00   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1

ROCK = PLAG-OL MOD MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       EXTENSIVELY ALTERED;
       Texture: MOD MICROPHYRIC;

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN70-58,NORMALLY ZONED;

             OLIVINE
             ALTERED TO SMEC*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE
             Morphology: NEEDLE-LIKE

             GLASS                     (  <50%)
             ALTERED;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           ( RARE%)

             PYRITE
             ALTERATION-FORMED FROM IRON IN GLASS*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL,GLASS

             PYRITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CALCITE




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   329.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  36   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   330.50   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 2A

ROCK = PLAG SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       Texture: OPHITIC,GLOMEROPHYRIC,SP MICROPHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        1-2  Morphology: PRISMATIC

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.5  Morphology: PRISMATIC

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.7
             SHOWS ZONING;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    1%)
             Size(mm):       0.05  Morphology: EQUANT

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   10%)




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   1  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   329.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  36   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   330.50   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 2A

ROCK = PLAG SP PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, SP PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               ( RARE%)
             APPROX COMP AN73*

Groundmass - OLIVINE
             COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE
             ALTERED ALONG FRACTURES;

             CLINOPYROXENE
             ALTERED ALONG FRACTURES, SHOWS ZONING;

             MAGNETITE

             ILMENITE

             GLASS
             COMPLETELY ALTERED*

Alteration - CALCITE
             Location: FRACTURES

             SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL,GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   329.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  36   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   332.00   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 2C

ROCK = PLAG SP PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, SP PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               ( RARE%)
             Size(mm):        1-2
             APPROX COMP AN72,ZONED*

Groundmass - OLIVINE
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN50-40;

             CLINOPYROXENE

             GLASS
             PARTLY RECRYSTALLIZED IN PYX AND OPAQUES-ALTERED;

             OPAQUE MINERALS

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL,GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   338.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  37   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   338.50   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 10B

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-0.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-1.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL PRISMS
             APPROX COMP AN76-66, ALBITE TWINNING*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   10%)
             RICH IN OL BEFORE ALTERATION;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.2  Morphology: ANHEDRAL,PLUMOSE

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (  1-2%)

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   30%)
             Replacing: OL,GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   1  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   338.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  37   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   338.50   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 9

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  0.5%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-1.0
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  0.7%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-1.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL PRISMS
             APPROX COMP AN64-25*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    2%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               ( 39.1%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   24%)

             MAGNETITE                 (  2.1%)

             ILMENITE                  (  0.5%)

             GLASS
             COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             PYRITE                    (  0.5%)

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   30%)
             Replacing: OL,GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CALCITE




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   338.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  37   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   340.00   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 8A

ROCK = OL-PLAG SP PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, SP PHYRIC,RATHER COARSE-GRAINED*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.3

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        1.0
             APPROX COMP AN72-60,NORMALLY ZONED*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (  3-5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (    5%)
             PARTLY RECRYSTALLIZED INTO CPX AND OP.MINS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   348.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  38   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   348.00   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 7

ROCK = PLAG-OL MOD PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, MOD PHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    1%)
             Size(mm):       <1.0  Morphology: EQUANT
             COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  2-3%)
             Size(mm):        2.0  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN80-70,NORMALLY ZONED AND ALBITE
             TWINNING*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   <5%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL-INTERSERTAL TO PLAG

             Morphology:  GRAINS
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)
             Morphology: EQUANT LATHS,PARTIALLY

             Morphology: RESORBED MARGINS
             APPROX COMP AN60-50;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)
             Morphology: SUBOPHITIC
             1% ALTERED CPX MICROPHENOS;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           ( 7-10%)
             Morphology: SKELETAL AND BARBED
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)
             DEVITRIFIED AND RECRYSTALLIZED WITH SMALL FIBROUS
             CRYSTALS;

             HEMATITE
             SECONDARY,VEIN FILLINGS,HYDROTHERMAL?*

Alteration - CHLORITE                  (  <10%)
             Location: CENTER VEIN    Replacing: OL,GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Percent:    <5
             Filling: CHLORITE
             FIBROUS CHLORITE,AMYGULES*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   348.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  38   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   349.50   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 17 (O

ROCK = PLAG SP PHYRIC BASALT;
       7?);
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, SP PHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             Morphology: EQUANT,RESORBED
             APPROX COMP AN70, GRAINS IN SMALL CLUSTERS AND
             ZONED*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Morphology: EQUANT

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Morphology: LATHS
             APPROX COMP AN50;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)
             Morphology: SUBOPHITIC

             MAGNETITE                 ( 7-10%)
             Morphology: ANHEDRAL,INTERSERTAL,SOME

             Morphology: BARBED AND INTERGROWN

             GLASS                     (    5%)
             RECRYSTALLIZED AND CLOUDY DUE TO HYDROTHERMAL
             ALTERATION,SOME GREEN CHLORITE PATCHES*

Alteration - CHLORITE                  (  <10%)
             Location: PATCHES        Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CHLORITE
             GRANULAR CHLOR,THIN LINING OF VESICLE WALL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  880/ 900  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   348.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  38   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   351.89   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 8

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Morphology: EQUANT

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Morphology: LATHS

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)
             Morphology: ANHEDRAL,SUBOPHITIC

             OPAQUE MINERALS           ( 7-10%)
             Morphology: ANHEDRAL,SOME ELONGATE AND

             Morphology: BARBED
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (  <10%)
             RECRYSTALLIZED AND CLOUDY*

Alteration - CHLORITE                  (    5%)
             Replacing: GLASS
             ALTERATION TO CHLORITE- MOSTLY IN VESICLES*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  880/ 901  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   348.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  38   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   351.89   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 8

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,APHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.8  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             CLINOPYROXENE

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   10%)

             OTHER                     (   25%)
             GROUNDMASS ? (GLASS?)*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.4-0.6
             Filling: PLAG,CPX
             VESICLES FILLED WITH MATERIAL LIKE GROUNDMASS*

             Percent:    <5
             Filling: CHLORITIC

             Filling: MATERIAL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   357.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  39   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   357.50   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 4

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,SUBVARIOLITIC,FINE-GRAINED,APHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             1-5% MICROPHENOS EXISTED BEFORE ALTERATION*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Morphology: PRISMATIC
             APPROX COMP AN55;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.1  Morphology: ANHEDRAL
             LATE PYX'S ARE FE-TI RICH IN THE GLASS;

             GLASS                     (20-25%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (  1-2%)

Alteration - CHLORITE                  (    5%)
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS
             ALTERATION TO CHLORITE AND LATE FIBROUS ? HIGHLY
             BIREFRINGENT MINERAL*

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CHLOR
             LINES VESICLE WALLS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  640/ 680  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   357.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  39   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   359.66   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 6

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,APHYRIC*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN60-54;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)
             Morphology: ANHEDRAL

             OTHER                     (   20%)
             GROUNDMASS ? (GLASS ?);

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   10%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + SULFIDE (?)*

Vesicles   -
             Percent:   3-5
             Filling: SMEC,CLAY.MINS
             LINE VESICLE WALLS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  470/ 510  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   357.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  39   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   360.99   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 4

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, RARE PLAG PHENOS, RELATIVELY COARSE
       GRAINED, APHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)
             MICROPHENOS;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)
             Size(mm):    1.0-2.0  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN72-68*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)
             Morphology: ANHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE AS GRAINS AND DUST;

             OTHER                     (   25%)
             GROUNDMASS (ALTERED GLASS ?)*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             LATER*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.3-0.5
             Filling: TITANAUGITE

             Filling: +ILMENITE

             Filling: "GROUNDMASS"
             Filling: MATERIAL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  200/ 260  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   367.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  40   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   367.23   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 3

ROCK = OL-PLAG MOD MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MOD MICROPHYRIC, HYALOPILITIC GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.2  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             VERY ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-0.6  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN52;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    3%)
             Morphology: SLIGHTLY RESORBED

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.2  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.2  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             ILMENITE
             DUST;

             OTHER                     (   55%)
             GROUNDMASS (GLASS ?)*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  280/ 340  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   367.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  40   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   367.31   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 4

ROCK = BASALTIC BRECCIA;
       Texture: MOD MICROPHYRIC, GLASSY;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.2

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    2%)
             Size(mm):   0.01-0.1  Morphology: ELONGATE
             APPROX COMPAN54;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.2

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   93%)
             CLEAR,BROWN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: RIM            Replacing: BASALT FRAGS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  590/ 620  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   367.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  40   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   367.61   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 7

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBVARIOLITIC, SUBOPHITIC,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Morphology: RESORBED
             1 GRAIN ONLY (INDICATES 2 GENERATIONS OF CPX)*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Size(mm):        0.1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Size(mm):        0.1
             APPROX COMP AN54;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):        0.1

             GLASS                     (   60%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL,GLASS
             SMEC SLIGHTLY ALTERED;

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: OL,GLASS
             CHLOR SLIGHTLY ALTERED*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  680/ 740  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   367.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  40   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   367.71   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 9

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OTHER
             GROUNDMASS;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC,CLAY.MINS

             Filling: CHLOR




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/  50  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   376.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  41   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   376.53   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OL MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       Texture: VITROPHYRIC, MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    2%)
             ALTERED EXCEPT IN GLASSY MARGIN;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.5

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    3%)
             Size(mm):        0.1

Groundmass - GLASS
             MARGIN CLEAR BUT GLASS AWAY FROM MARGIN IS BLACK*

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS
             Replacing: GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  150/ 200  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   376.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  41   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   376.68   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 3

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, INTERGRANULAR,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             APPROX COMP AN64-42,ALBITE TWINNING;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)
             TWO GENERATIONS OF CPX - LATER CPX BROWN AND
             FE-TI RICH;

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)
             Morphology: DENDRITIC

             GLASS                     (   24%)
             COMPLETELY ALTERED*

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: GLASS, OL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  600/ 660  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   376.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  41   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   377.13   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 8

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, INTERGRANULAR,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             APPROX COMP AN64-50,ALBITE TWINNING;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)

             ILMENITE                  (    1%)

             GLASS                     (   24%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: OL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  830/ 910  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   376.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  41   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   377.37   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 11

ROCK = OL-CPX MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MICROPHYRIC,HYALOCRYSTALLINE (GROUNDMASS);
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        1.0

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    5%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.5  Morphology: ELONGATED
             APPROX COMP AN55-46;

             OTHER
             GROUNDMASS PARTIALLY GLASS,PARTIALLY XTLLINE*

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: OL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  970/1010  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   376.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  41   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   377.49   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 12

ROCK = PLAG-CPX SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MICROPHYRIC,INTERGRANULAR,INTERSERTAL;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             APPROX COMP AN70-52,FRESH,NORMAL ZONING;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  1-5%)
             FRESH AUGITE*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-1.0

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-1.0

             GLASS                     (   20%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR GLASS AND SMEC*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  870/ 890  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   386.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  42   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   386.88   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 11

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: INTERSERTAL,PARTLY GLASSY,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             APPROX COMP AN62,ALBITE TWINNING;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)

             MAGNETITE
             Morphology: NEEDLE-LIKE

             ILMENITE
             Morphology: NEEDLE-LIKE

             GLASS                     (   25%)

             PYRITE
             FILLS CAVITIES AND CRACKS*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: OL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1410/1430  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   386.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  42   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   388.92   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 18

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OL MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MICROPHYRIC,GLOMEROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             Morphology: ANHEDRAL,SUBHEDRAL
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    7%)
             Morphology: ANHEDRAL,SUBHEDRAL
             FRESH-ZONED;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  1-5%)
             Morphology: ANHEDRAL,SUBHEDRAL
             FRESH,AUGITIC*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   30%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   40%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS,GROUNDMASS,
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <1
             Percent:    TR
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  170/ 190  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   424.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  44   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   424.18   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 2

ROCK = OL-PLAG MOD PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,INTERGRANULAR,PHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   15%)
             COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   27%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             MAGNETITE                 (    4%)

             ILMENITE                  (    1%)

             GLASS                     (   35%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS,OL

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: GLASS,OL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   433.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  45   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   433.50   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 18

ROCK = OL MOD MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: INTERSERTAL, MOD MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   >5%)
             ALTERED*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   15%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    1%)

             ILMENITE                  (    4%)

             GLASS                     (   40%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS,GROUNDMASS,GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:     3
             Filling: PYRITE




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   433.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  45   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   435.00   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 13,15

ROCK = PILLOW MARGIN;
       Texture: VITROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO GLASSY MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             ALTERED*

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH;

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-1.0  Morphology: LATHS-SOME SWALLOWTAIL AND A

             Morphology: FEW HOLLOW HOPPER TYPES

             GLASS                     (   90%)
             ALTERED,THE FRESHEST GLASS IS PALE BROWN AND FULL
             OF HYDRATION CRACKS,PALAGONITIZED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS
             PCES 13,15;

             HEMATITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             ID UNCERTAIN;

             IDDINGSITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             ID UNCERTAIN;

             PALAGONITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             FERROUS OXIDE
             Replacing: GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  400/ 420  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   433.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  45   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   435.41   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 6A

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       ALTERED;
       Texture: INTERSERTAL,APHYRIC;

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    7%)
             Size(mm):    .01-0.1
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)
             Size(mm):    .01-0.1
             PARTLY ALTERED;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   17%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             ILMENITE                  (    1%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             GLASS                     (   45%)

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS,OL

             CLAY MINERALS
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS,GLASS

             TREMOLITE
             Replacing: OL,GROUNDMASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: OL,GROUNDMASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   433.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  45   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   436.50   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 11

ROCK = OL-PLAG SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: INTERSERTAL,SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <5%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             APPROX COMP AN76-62,PARTIALLY ALTERED,ZONED*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   15%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             MAGNETITE                 (    4%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             ILMENITE                  (    1%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             GLASS                     (   40%)

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS,GLASS,GROUNDMASS

             PYRITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: GLASS,PHENOS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  530/ 550  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   433.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  45   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   438.54   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 8A

ROCK = OL-PLAG SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       HIGHLY ALTERED;
       Texture: INTERSERTAL,SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <5%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             ALTERED;

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   15%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    5%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             GLASS                     (   60%)

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC,CHLOR




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  630/ 650  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   443.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  46   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   443.64   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 5

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       ALTERED;
       Texture: INTERSERTAL*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    7%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   23%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             GLASS                     (   45%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS,GLASS

             CLAY MINERALS
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS,GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS,GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:     2
             Filling: SMEC,CHLOR,CARB
             SMEC ALONG WALL,CHLOR 2ND LAYER IN FROM WALL,
             CARB 3RD LAYER IN FROM WALL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  590/ 610  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   443.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  46   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   445.10   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1F

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: INTERSERTAL;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    7%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   33%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)

             GLASS                     (   45%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS,GLASS

             CLAY MINERALS
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS,GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS,GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Filling: SMEC,CHLOR,CARB
             SMEC ALONG WALL,CHLOR 2ND LAYER IN FROM WALL,
             CARB 3RD LAYER IN FROM WALL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  660/ 680  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   443.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  46   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   446.67   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 4A

ROCK = OL-PLAG-CPX MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       ALTERED;
       Texture: APHANITIC-CRYPTOXTALLINE,MICROPHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   >5%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   >5%)
             PARTIALLY ALTERED;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  1-5%)
             AUGITIC*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   15%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    5%)

             GLASS                     (   65%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS,GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             FERROUS OXIDE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  680/ 720  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   443.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  46   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   448.20   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 4

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       ALTERED;
       Texture: INTERSERTAL,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    5%)

             GLASS                     (   80%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS,GLASS,VEIN
             Replacing: MINERALS

             SMECTITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS,GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:    TR
             Filling: CARB,PYR
             TRACE ONLY OF PYR*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  440/ 460  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   452.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  47   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   452.95   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1C

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, INTERSERTAL,COARSE-GRAINED,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             VERY FE-TI RICH (COLORED);

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)

             ILMENITE                  (    1%)

             GLASS                     (   37%)

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: OL,GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: OL,GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  650/ 680  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   452.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  47   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   453.17   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 2

ROCK = OL-PLAG-CPX PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, PHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   >5%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   >5%)
             MOSTLY FRESH;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   >5%)
             AUGITIC*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   10%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0
             APPROX COMP AN55-50,SLIGHT ZONING;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (% INC%)
             Size(mm): LUDES MAGN  Morphology: +ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   25%)

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: VEIN MINERALS,GLASS,
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

             SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      <.1
             Percent:    TR
             Filling: CHLOR,CLAY.MINS
             ID UNCERTAIN FROM CHLOR AND CLAY*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  810/ 830  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   452.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  47   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   453.32   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 3A

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, COARSE-GRAINED,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   20%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    3%)

             ILMENITE                  (    1%)

             GLASS                     (   27%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: OL,GLASS

             SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL

             CHLORITE
             Location: VEINS          Replacing: GLASS,OL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  100/ 120  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   452.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  47   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   454.11   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1B

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC, INTERSERTAL,COARSE-GRAINED,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   10%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1
             2 GENERATIONS OF CPX;

             ILMENITE                  (    1%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             GLASS                     (   39%)

Alteration -
             Location: VEINS          Replacing: GROUNDMASS
             BROWN MATERIAL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  860/ 880  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   452.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  47   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   454.87   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 2

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,INTERSERTAL,COARSE-GRAINED,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   10%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)

             ILMENITE                  (    1%)

             GLASS                     (   39%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: OL

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: OL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  240/ 260  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   452.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  47   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   455.75   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 2

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       ALTERED;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,COARSE-GRAINED,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   14%)
             Size(mm):    .01-0.1
             COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   31%)
             Size(mm):    .01-0.1

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   12%)
             Size(mm):    .01-0.1
             2 GENERATIONS CPX,LATE PHASE FE-TI RICH;

             MAGNETITE                 (    3%)

             ILMENITE                  (    1%)

             GLASS

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS,GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  440/ 450  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 407   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   452.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  47   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   457.45   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 1E

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,INTERSERTAL,TRACHYTOID,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    7%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)
             APPROX COMP AN55 (NOT GOOD);

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   18%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    2%)

             ILMENITE                  (    1%)

             GLASS                     (   47%)
             ALTERED;

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: OL

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: OL,GLASS




    

Introduction


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