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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  700/ 740  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    72.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    80.22   Sect/Pc #:  6/PCE 5

ROCK = PLAG SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,SP MICROPHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             SP MICROPHENOS,APPROX COMP AN65,SOME HAVE
             INCLUSIONS OF OL(PARTLY ALTERED TO SMEC)*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (  1-3%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN;

             GLASS                     (   10%)
             DARK BROWN,ALTERED*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .2-.5
             Percent:    20
             Filling: SMEC,VOLCANIC

             Filling: GLASS
             GLASS IS DEVITRIFIED*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   10/  50  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    72.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    81.03   Sect/Pc #:  7/PCE 1

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN70*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (  1-3%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN;

             GLASS                     (    5%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .2-.8
             Percent:    20
             Filling: SMEC,OP.MINS,

             Filling: VOLCANIC GLASS
             FILLINGS RIMMING PART OF WALL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  900/ 950  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    72.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    81.93   Sect/Pc #:  7/PCE 7

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN68*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN;

             GLASS                     (    5%)
             DARK BROWN GREEN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS,PHENOS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.2-1.5
             Percent: 15-20
             Location: UNEVEN DISTRI
             Filling: SMEC,OP.MINS,

             Location: BUTION
             Filling: CELAD
             OP.MINS PARTLY RIM VESICLES*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  200/ 220  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    81.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    81.71   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 2

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             ALTERED SLIGHTLY,APPROX COMP AN53-40;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             ALTERED SLIGHTLY*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (  1-3%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR SMEC*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .5-3
             Percent:    20
             Filling: SMEC,ZEOL
             SMEC ALONG WALL, ZEOL 2ND LAYER IN, ID UNCERTAIN
             FOR FILLINGS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  550/ 580  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    81.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    82.07   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 6

ROCK = CPX-PLAG-OL MOD MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR;
       Texture: INTERGRANULAR,GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES CPX+OL+
       Piece #: *

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             Size(mm):     .7-1.2

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  1-5%)
             MICROPHENOS;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             APPROX COMP AN55,MICROPHENOS*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   10%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)
             Size(mm):     .7-1.2

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .2-1
             Percent:    20
             Filling: SMEC,GLASS
             ALONG VESICLE WALL IS LAYERED VOLCANIC GLASS AND
             SMEC*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1150/1200  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    81.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    82.68   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 13

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)

Groundmass - GLASS                     (    5%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (    5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Morphology: SKELETAL
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE,SOME ALTERED TO LEUCOX ? *

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      1-4
             Percent:    20
             Filling: SMEC,CARB
             SOME VESICLES PARTLY FILLED BY SMEC*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   40/  60  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    91.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   9   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    91.05   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR;
       Texture: INTERSERTAL,APHYRIC,FINE GRAINED,GLOMEROPHYRIC
       AGGREGATES PLAG+OL+CPX*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             APPROX COMP AN70,MICROPHENOS*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (    5%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (  2-5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .2-3
             Percent:    20
             Filling: SMEC,CARB
             SOME VESICLES PARTLY FILLED BY SMEC*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1300/1320  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    91.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   9   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    92.31   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 17

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN47*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   10%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:   2-5




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1350/1400  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    91.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   9   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    92.38   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 18

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   35%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             APPROX COMP AN65-58,NORMAL ZONING;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    2%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR GLASS*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      <.5
             Percent:    20
             Filling: SMEC,ZEOL,CELAD
             A FEW VESICLES 2-5MM,SMEC ALONG WALL,CELAD IS
             2ND LAYER IN,ZEOLITE IS 3RD LAYER IN FROM WALL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1450/1500  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    91.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   9   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    93.97   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 19

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR;
       Texture: INTERSERTAL,APHYRIC,GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES
       Piece #: +CPX+OL MICROPHENOS*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN65*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   15%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    1%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .2-4
             Percent:    20
             Filling: SMEC,GLASS
             DEVITRIFIEDVOLCANIC GLASS IN VESICLES*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  120/ 170  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    91.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   9   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    94.14   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 2

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: INTERGRANULAR,APHYRIC,GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES
       Piece #: +CPX;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN50,MICROPHENOS*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   10%)
             ALTERED DARK COLOR;

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (  1-3%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .1-1
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC,

             Filling: VOLCANIC GLASS
             VOLCANIC GLASS IS ALTERED,SMEC ALONG WALL OF
             SOME VESICLES,VESICLE SIZE RARELY 2-4 MM*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  800/ 860  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    91.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   9   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    94.83   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 9

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN60*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (    5%)

             OLIVINE                   (    5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (  1-3%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .1-.4
             Percent:     5
             Filling: SMEC,CALCITE,

             Filling: VOLCANIC GLASS
             RARE 3MM SIZE, SOME VESICLES FILLED BY
             DEVITRIFIED VOLCANIC GLASS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1190/1220  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :    91.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   9   Sample Midpoint(m)     :    95.21   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 14

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,INTERGRANULAR,APHYRIC,GLOMEROPHYRIC
       AGGREGATES PLAG+CPX MICROPHENOS*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN55,MICROPHENOS*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (    5%)
             ALTERED,BROWN;

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (  1-3%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .2-1
             Percent:     5
             Filling: SMEC
             SOME VESICLES PARTLY FILLED BY SMEC*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   90/ 110  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   100.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   100.60   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 2

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

Phenocrysts- CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             FRESH, MICROPHENOS;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH,MICROPHENOS*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (    5%)
             ALTERED,BROWN;

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

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

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .1-.7
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC
             SOME VESICLES PARTLY FILLED BY SMEC,VESICLES
             RIMMED WITH ALTERED (TO SMECTITE) VOLCANIC GLASS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1120/1140  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   100.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   101.63   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 10

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

Phenocrysts- CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             FRESH, MICROPHENOS, GLOMEROPHYRIC;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH,MICROPHENOS, GLOMEROPHYRIC;

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   <1%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (  1-5%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .1-2
             Percent:  5-10
             Filling: SMEC,

             Filling: VOLCANIC GLASS
             SOME VESICLES PARTLY RIMMED WITH VOLCANIC GLASS
             AND PARTLY FILLED BY IT,INSIDE WALLS OF SOME
             PARTLY COVERED BY VERY RARE SMECTITE*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  280/ 310  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   100.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   102.30   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 3

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN65;

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   15%)
             ALTERED,DARK;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .2-2
             Percent:    25
             Filling: SMEC
             INSIDE WALLS OF SOME VESICLES PARTLY COVERED
             BY SMEC,MOST PRTS OF VESICLES ARE EMPTY*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  900/ 940  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   100.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   102.92   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 10B

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             FRESH,ZONED,GLOMEROPHYRIC;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH,APPROX COMP AN65*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <5
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC,GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1360/1390  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   100.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   103.38   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 16

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

Phenocrysts- CLINOPYROXENE             (  1-5%)
             FRESH, ALTERED,MICROPHENOS;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH,ALTERED,MICROPHENOS*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (    5%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)
             SOME TWINNING;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    2%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        2
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC,GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  600/ 640  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   100.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   104.12   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 4C

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             MICROPHENOS*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             COMPLETELY ALTERED*

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1300/1330  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   100.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   104.82   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 13

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

Groundmass - GLASS
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             PARTS OF VESICLES RIMMED WITH VOLCANIC GLASS
             WHICH IS ENRICHED BY OPAQUE MINERALS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  860/ 880  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   100.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   105.87   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 9

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (    2%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (    5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             APPROX COMP AN65-50,NORMALLY ZONED;

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS,OL

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      1-2
             Percent:  7-10
             Filling: ZEOLITE




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1360/1380  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   100.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   109.37   Sect/Pc #:  6/PCE 11

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN55-45*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   15%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   40/  60  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   100.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   109.55   Sect/Pc #:  7/PCE 1

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (  >10%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0
             APPROX COMP AN75,EARLY AND LATE PHASES - LATE
             PHASE OFTEN HIGHLY ZONED;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0  Morphology: SOME SKELETAL
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             OPAQUE MINERALS
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       .5
             Percent:    <5
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  580/ 600  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   100.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   111.59   Sect/Pc #:  8/PCE 7

ROCK = APHRYIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC (CPX+PLAG),INTERSERTAL (OL+PLAG),
       APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH,APPROX COMP AN70-80,MICROPHENOS,
             GLOMEROPHYRIC*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   <5%)
             ALTERED,BROWN;

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

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    2%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .5-1
             Percent:    15
             Filling: SMEC
             Shape: ANGULAR




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   110.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  11   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   110.00   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 6

ROCK = OL SP MICROPYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,INTERGRANULAR,SP MICROPHYRIC,
       COARSE-GRAINED;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN60*

Groundmass - GLASS
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (    5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             GLASS                     (   20%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: OL

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Location: 3
             Filling: CHLOROPH OR

             Filling: EPIDOTE
             ID UNCERTAIN*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  800/ 820  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   110.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  11   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   112.31   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 8A

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN60*

Groundmass - OLIVINE
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   20%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS,OL

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: OL

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  800/ 820  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   110.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  11   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   113.81   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 2F

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH, APPROX COMP AN70-80;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   ( 5-10%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   <5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE AS DUST IN GLASS*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .5-1
             Percent:  5-10
             Filling: CARB
             A BROWN AMORPHOUS MINERAL LINES AND FILLS
             VESICLES*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  380/ 400  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   110.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  11   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   114.89   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 2A

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

Groundmass - OLIVINE
             COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN;

             GLASS                     (   20%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS,OL

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:  5-10
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   119.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  12   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   119.50   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 15B

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)
             RARE GLOMEROPHYRIC;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             FRESH; GLOMEROPHYRIC,MICROPHENOS;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH,APPROX COMP AN60-55,GLOMEROPHYRIC,
             MICROPHENOS*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   15%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   <5%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLOROPHYLLITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .2-.8
             Percent:     5
             Filling: VOLCANIC GLASS,

             Filling: SMEC,CALCITE,

             Filling: ZEOL
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR ZEOL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  480/ 550  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   119.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  12   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   120.01   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 6

ROCK = PLAG MOD MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       FRESH;
       Texture: MOD MICROPHYRIC,INTERSERTAL,APHANITIC-
       CRYPTOCRYSTALLINE;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH,APPROX COMP AN60;

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   10%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             ILMENITE                  (   TR%)

             GLASS                     (   20%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC,CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  700/ 750  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   129.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  13   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   129.72   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 9

ROCK = BASALTIC BRECCIA;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN;
       Texture: APHANITIC-CRYPTOCRYSTALLINE,PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)
             FRESH;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  1-5%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   >5%)
             FRESH,ZONED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR GLASS,COLOR IS BROWN*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   129.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  13   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   130.50   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 11

ROCK = BASALT GLASS;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN;
       Texture: GLASSY*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)
             HIGHLY ALTERED*

Groundmass - GLASS
             RECRYSTALLIZED*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1140/1210  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   129.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  13   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   131.68   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 15

ROCK = BASALT GLASS;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN;
       Texture: APHANITIC-CRYPTOCRYSTALLINE,PHYRIC,GLASS*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             FRESH;

             OLIVINE                   (    5%)

Groundmass - GLASS
             TRANSITION FROM MICROCRYSTALLINE-BLACK
             GROUNDMASS TO GLASSY BROWN (1 CM THICK EACH),
             FRESH TO ALTERED*

Alteration - ZEOLITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             GLASS GRADES FROM FRESH YELLOW TO GREEN YELLOW
             TO BROWN*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent: 10-20
             Filling: CARB,ZEOL
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR CARB*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   129.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  13   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   132.00   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 5

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO GLASSY MARGIN;
       Texture: APHYRIC,VRIOLITIC,APHANITIC-CRYPTOCRYSTALLINE*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (10-20%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             FRESH,SMALL;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             TWO PHASES;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             COLOR FROM BROWN TO BLACK*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .1-1
             Percent:   >10
             Filling: SMEC
             LINES WALL ONLY*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  520/ 590  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   138.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  14   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   139.06   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 5

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

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN;

             GLASS                     (   10%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             ABUNDANT*

Vesicles   -
             Percent:  5-10
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1480/1520  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   138.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  14   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   140.00   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 6

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO GLASSY MARGIN;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,APHYRIC*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:    10




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1320/1340  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   148.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  15   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   149.33   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 16

ROCK = PLAG-OL MOD PHYRIC BASALT
       FRESH;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,MOD PHYRIC,GLASSY;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO GLASSY MARGIN*

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   30%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             Size(mm):    .01-0.1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             ONLY VERY SMALL GRAINS*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm): <3
             Percent:   >10
             Filling: CARB
             Shape: ELONGATE




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  350/ 370  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   148.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  15   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   149.86   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 5

ROCK = OL SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC, SP MICROPHYRIC, SUBOPHITIC,
       APHANITIC-CRYPTOCRYSTALLINE,GLASSY;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO GLASSY MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   ( 5-10%)

Groundmass - GLASS                     ( 5-10%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: OL

Vesicles   -
             Percent:    10
             Filling: CARB,ALT.GLASS
             ONLY SMALLER VESICLES FILLED WITH CALCITE*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  620/ 650  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   148.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  15   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   153.14   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 5A

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,GLASSY,APHYRIC,APHANITIC-
       CRYPTOCRYSTALLINE;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO GLASSY MARGIN*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   25%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Size(mm):        >.1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Size(mm):         .5  Morphology: NARROW LATHS

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)
             Size(mm):        <.1

             OPAQUE MINERALS
             Size(mm):        <.1
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - CHLOROPHYLLITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .1-3
             Percent:    30
             Filling: SMEC,CARB

             Filling: CHLOROPH
             VERY THIN LINING CHLOROPHAEITE*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1220/1250  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   157.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  16   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   158.74   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 8A

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

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)
             RELICT;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

             GLASS                     (   20%)
             FRESH TO ALTERED*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:     5




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  160/ 180  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   157.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  16   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   159.17   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1B

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (  1-2%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

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

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

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Percent:    10
             Filling: CARB,EPID
             >5% CALCITE,ID UNCERTAINFOR EPIDOTE - IT IS A
             GREEN HIGHLY PLEOCHROIC MINERAL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  360/ 380  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   167.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  17   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   167.37   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 5A

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   10%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   ( 5-10%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Morphology: SKELETAL
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <1
             Percent:   >10
             Filling: CARB,EPID,

             Filling: CHLORPH
             2-3% CALCITE,ID UNCERTAIN FOR EPIDOTE AND
             CHLOROPH*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  110/ 130  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   167.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  17   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   168.62   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1

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

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

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

             OLIVINE
             ALTERED TO SMEC AND CALCITE;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   10%)
             Replacing: OL

             CALCITE                   (   30%)
             Replacing: OL

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      1-2
             Percent:     5
             Filling: SMEC,CARB,HEMA
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR HEMATITE,SMEC ALONG THE WALL,
             CARB ALONG THE WALL AND 2ND LAYER, HEMATITE
             2ND LAYER IN FROM WALL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1400/1500  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   176.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  18   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   177.95   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 17

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN60;

             OLIVINE                   (   <1%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)
             COLORED;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    3%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

             GLASS                     (   12%)

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC,PYR




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   176.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  18   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   178.00   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 11A

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             PARTIALLY ALTERED TO CALCITE + SMEC;

             CLINOPYROXENE
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH,APPROX COMP AN70*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    2%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             GLASS
             ALTERED*

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (    5%)
             Replacing: GLASS,PHENOS,GROUNDMASS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS,GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      1-2
             Percent:     3
             Filling: SMEC,CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  540/ 570  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   176.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  18   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   180.06   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 6

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   30%)
             PARTLY ALTERED TO SMEC;

             OLIVINE
             MAY HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED BY ALTERATION;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       .5
             Percent:  5-10
             Filling: SMEC,CARB

             Size(mm):  % SMEC
             Percent: LINES
             Location:  WALL,CARB IS
             Filling:  2ND LAYER IN*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1200/1250  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   176.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  18   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   180.72   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 13

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             ALTERED;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  1-5%)
             FRESH, ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS,GROUNDMASS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS,GROUNDMASS

             IDDINGSITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):   1.-2.5
             Percent:     5
             Filling: SMEC,CARB
             SMEC LINES WALL,CARB IS 2ND LAYER IN*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  200/ 230  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   176.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  18   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   181.22   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 2

ROCK = OL-PLAG-CPX SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       MOD ALTERED;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,SP MICROPHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0
             NORMAL ZONATION,APPROX COMP AN70-64;

             OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0
             ALTERED,SOME FRESH MATERIAL REMAINS;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   10%)
             ALTERED;

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

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   10%)
             Replacing: PHENOS,GROUNDMASS

             SERPENTINITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR SERP*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      2-3
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC
             ALSO IN VEINS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1000/1050  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   176.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  18   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   182.03   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 11

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

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   15%)

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: OL

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):   .2-0.5
             Percent:     2
             Filling: SMEC,CARB
             SMEC LINES WALL,CARB IS NEXT LAYER IN*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  150/ 200  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   186.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  19   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   186.18   Sect/Pc #: CC/PCE 2

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)

Groundmass - GLASS
             FRESH,ALTERED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: OL

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):   0.2-1.
             Percent:     3
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  530/ 600  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   195.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  20   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   196.07   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 7

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,GLASSY,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   20%)
             ALTERED;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1  Morphology: ELONGATED,BARBED
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <1
             Percent:    10




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  850/ 900  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   195.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  20   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   196.38   Sect/Pc #:  1/

ROCK = OL-PLAG SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       FRESH (RELATIVELY);
       Texture: GLASSY,SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)

Groundmass - GLASS
             FRESH,ALTERED*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1450/1500  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   195.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  20   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   196.97   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 21

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN60*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OTHER                     (   20%)




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   70/ 100  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   205.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  21   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   205.09   Sect/Pc #:  1/

ROCK = PLAG-OL-CPX SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       FRESH;
       Texture: SUBVARIOLITIC,MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   >5%)
             APPROX COMP AN70,FRESH;

             OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             FRESH;

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             GLASS                     (    5%)

             MAGN5

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR CHLOROPH REPLACING GLASS*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .1-.5
             Percent:    <1




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1000/1050  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   205.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  21   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   206.03   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 11

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

Phenocrysts- CLINOPYROXENE             (  1-5%)
             FRESH, ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH,APPROX COMP AN65-60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  1-5%)
             FRESH,ALTERED*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (    5%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (   10%)
             Morphology: SKELETAL (LATE)
             STABLES MOD ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    3%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   10%)
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS

             CARBONATE
             Location: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:     2
             Filling: SMEC,CARB
             SMEC LINES WALL,CARB IS NEXT LAYER IN*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1450/1500  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   205.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  21   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   206.47   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 16

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             APPROX COMP AN80;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  1-5%)

Groundmass - GLASS
             FRESH, ALTERED*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CLAY MINERALS
             Replacing: GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  790/ 820  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   205.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  21   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   207.31   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 9

ROCK = OL-PLAG-CPX SP PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC, SP PHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1450/1500  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   205.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  21   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   207.97   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 16

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN70*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   10%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .5-1
             Percent:    15




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  200/ 250  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   205.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  21   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   208.22   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 3

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

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)
             COLORED;

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .2-.5
             Percent:   2-3
             Filling: SMEC,PYR,LEUCOX




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1410/1440  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   205.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  21   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   209.43   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 19

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,SUBOPHITIC,APHYRIC,COARSE GRAINED,
       VERY FINE-GRAINED AROUND CAVITIES*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)
             APPROX COMP AN72;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)

             GLASS                     (   15%)

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC,CALCITE
             SMEC IS YELLOW*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  530/ 570  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   214.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  22   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   215.05   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 6

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OL SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       MOD ALTERED;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC, SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             ALTERED;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             FRESH, ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             Morphology: HOLLOW HOPPER (A FEW)
             FRESH, ALTERED*

Groundmass - GLASS
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

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

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - COMBINATION               (   20%)
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS,PHENOS
             INCLUDES CALCITE+SMEC*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      2-3
             Percent:    15
             Filling: SMEC,CARB,GLASS
             SMEC AND GLASS LINE WALL,CARB IS 2ND LAYER IN
             FROM WALL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  940/ 970  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   214.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  22   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   215.46   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 10

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      1-5
             Percent:    10




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  300/ 350  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   224.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  23   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   224.33   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 4

ROCK = PLAG-OL-CPX SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       ;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC, SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)
             Morphology: SKELETAL (SOME)
             FRESH;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   >5%)
             FRESH*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      1-5
             Percent:    10




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  140/ 170  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   233.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  24   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   233.66   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 2

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       EXT ALTERED*
       Texture: SUBVARIOLITIC,APHYRIC,INTERSERTAL*
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (    5%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   10%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   25%)
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <5
             Percent:    20
             Filling: EMPTY




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  840/ 860  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   233.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  24   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   234.35   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 9

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

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

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

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)

             GLASS                     (   35%)

Alteration - LEUCOXENE
             Replacing: GLASS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR LEUCOXENE*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      1-2
             Percent:  5-10
             Filling: SMEC,PYR,LEUCOX




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   233.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  24   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   235.00   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 7

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

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)
             COLORED*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:  5-10




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  880/ 930  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   233.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  24   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   238.91   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 7

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

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             CLINOPYROXENE
             COLORED*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  670/ 730  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   233.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  24   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   240.20   Sect/Pc #:  5/PCE 5B

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,INTERSERTAL,APHYRIC
       ALTERED IN PLACES TO GLASSY AND SUBVARIOLITIC*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             Size(mm):      .01-1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)
             Size(mm):      .01-1
             APPROX COMP <AN60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)
             Size(mm):      .01-1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: OL,GLASS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR CHLOROPHAEITE;

             SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             OPAQUE MINERALS
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       .5
             Percent:     5
             Filling: EPID
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR EPIDOTE*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  650/ 710  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   233.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  24   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   241.68   Sect/Pc #:  6/PCE 4B

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (10-15%)

             OLIVINE                   ( RARE%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             APPROX COMP <AN60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)
             Size(mm):         <1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Morphology: ELONGATED, BARBED
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      0.5
             Percent:  5-10
             Filling: CHLOROPHAEITE
             3-5% CHLOROPH*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  850/ 860  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   243.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  25   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   243.86   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 6

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

Phenocrysts- CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1
             SECTION ZONATION,SLIGHT BROWN COLORATION;

             PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN60*

Groundmass - GLASS
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    3%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      3-5
             Percent:     5
             Filling: EMPTY




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  330/ 360  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   243.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  25   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   244.85   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 4

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (    5%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (    0%)

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

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE,QUITE LARGE*

Alteration - CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             BROWN-GREEN*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      <.5
             Percent:  5-10
             Filling: CHLOROPH




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1400/1420  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   243.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  25   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   245.91   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 15

ROCK = OL-PLAG SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       FRESH;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC, SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             Morphology: ELONGATED
             APPROX COMP AN80*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  2-5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .1-1
             Percent:    20
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  850/ 890  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   243.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  25   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   246.87   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 9

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       MOD ALTERED;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC, INTERGRANULAR,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN55*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0
             UNALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    3%)
             Size(mm):     .1-1.0
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

             SERPENTINITE
             Replacing: OL
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR SERP*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .5-2
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC,CARB
             SMEC LINES WALL,CARB IS 2ND LAYER IN,MOST EMPTY*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1300/1350  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   243.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  25   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   247.33   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 14

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             APPOX COMP AN67;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS
             FRESH,ALTERED*

Vesicles   -
             Filling: ZEOLITE




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1020/1050  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   243.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  25   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   248.54   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 11

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBVARIOLITIC,SUBOPHITIC,APHYRIC,INTERSERTAL
       SUBVRIOLITIC IN PLACES ONLY;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (10-15%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       .5
             Percent:    10
             Filling: CARB,CHLORPH
             PATCHES OF CARB OCCUR AS VESICLE FILLINGS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  300/ 320  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   252.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  26   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   252.81   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 5

ROCK = PLAG-OL SP PHYRIC BASALT
       MOD ALTERED;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH;

Groundmass - GLASS                     (15-20%)
             VERY ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (    5%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - OPAQUE MINERALS
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             HEAVILY ALTERED TO BROWN*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <3
             Percent: 15-20
             Filling: SMEC,CHLOROPH
             CHLOROPH IS BROWN*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  760/ 790  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   252.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  26   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   253.28   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 8

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

Groundmass - GLASS
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - COMBINATION               (   20%)
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS
             INCLUDES SMEC+CALCITE;

             LEUCOXENE
             Replacing: OL
             OL ALTERED TO LEUCOXENE THEN TO CALCITE*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <5
             Percent:    15
             Filling: SMEC,CALCITE
             SMEC LINES WALL,CALCITE IS 2ND LAYER IN*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1450/1500  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   252.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  26   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   253.97   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 16

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: GLASSY,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN*

Groundmass - GLASS
             ALTERED,FRESH;

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      1-3
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC,PYR,CARB
             LATE PYRITE*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   252.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  26   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   254.00   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 4

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             ALTERED TO CALCITE*

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    3%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)

             GLASS                     (   37%)

             TITANOMAGNETITE
             IN GLASS*

Alteration - CALCITE
             Replacing: OL

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <1
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC,CARB,

             Filling: LEUCOX
             LEUCOXENE IS BLACK,CARB IS LATE*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   262.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  27   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   262.00   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 4

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,INTERGRANULAR,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO GLASSY MARGIN*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Size(mm): SWALLOWTAI  Morphology: L,ELONGATED LATHS
             SCARCE RESORPTION;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)
             Morphology: SHEAF-LIKE VARIOLES

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE;

             COMBINATION               (   25%)
             INCLUDES SMEC+ALTERED GLASS;

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS

             CARBONATE                 (   TR%)
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        2
             Percent:     5
             Filling: SMEC,GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  690/ 710  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   262.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  27   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   262.70   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 8

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN60*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             GLASS                     (   25%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .5-2.
             Percent:    15
             Filling: SMEC,CARB,CHLOR
             Shape: ROUND




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  400/ 450  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   271.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  28   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   271.93   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 5

ROCK = PLAG SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       FRESH;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,GLASSY,SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   10%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)
             Morphology: BARBED

Alteration - CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     <0.5
             Percent:    <5
             Filling: SMEC,CARB,

             Filling: CHLOROPH




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1450/1500  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   271.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  28   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   272.97   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 18

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             GLASS                     (    5%)

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

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):     .01-.1
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MANG*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS,OL
             SMEC? REPLACES PART OF OL

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             BROWN CHLOROPHAEITE*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <3
             Percent: 10-15
             Filling: CARB,CHLOROPH
             2-5% CARB*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  550/ 580  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   281.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  29   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   281.57   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 7

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN55*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   50%)
             FRESH,ALTERED;

             OLIVINE
             ALTERED TO CALCITE;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   TR%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN, IN GLASS*

Alteration - CARBONATE                 ( RARE%)
             Replacing: OL

Vesicles   -
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC,CARB,CHLOR
             Shape: ROUND

             Filling: SULFIDE




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  830/ 880  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   281.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  29   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   281.86   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 12

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: APHYRIC,GLASSY;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN80;

             OLIVINE
             MICROPHENOS,IDDINGSITIZED*

Groundmass - GLASS
             FRESH,ALTERED,BLACK COLOR;

             OLIVINE                   (    2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             FRESH?;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)

             ILMENITE                  (    1%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    3%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm): .3-.5
             Percent: 10-15
             Filling: SMEC,CALCITE,

             Filling: SULFIDE
             CALCITE IS ABUNDANT,SULFIDE IS RARE*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  240/ 260  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   290.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  30   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   290.75   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 3

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

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   ( 5-10%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (45-50%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (30-40%)

             OTHER                     (   10%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1040/1070  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   300.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  31   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   301.06   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 14

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)
             FRESH;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (    2%)
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm): .5
             Percent:     3




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   40/  70  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   300.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  31   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   301.56   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1

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




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1380/1400  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 409   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   309.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  32   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   310.89   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 16

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       EXTENSIVELY ALTERED;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO MARGIN*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  3-5%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1  Morphology: LATHS,ELONGATED,SOME ARE

             Morphology: HOLLOW HOPPER XTLS

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   35%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1  Morphology: FEATHERY OR SHEAF-LIKE

             Morphology: BUNDLES

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   30%)
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

             CALCITE                   (   10%)
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      1-2
             Percent:     5
             Filling: SMEC




    

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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