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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  100/ 150  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   325.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   1   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   334.13   Sect/Pc #:  7/PCE 1

ROCK = OL-PLAG SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       EXT ALTERED*
       Texture: GLASSY,VARIOLITIC,SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN AT CONTACT WITH CARB + FORAMS*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    1%)
             Size(mm):         <1  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH,APPROX COMP AN65-70;

Groundmass - GLASS
             COMPLETELY PALAGONITIZED,GLASS IS BLACK TO
             PALE BROWN*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS

             ZEOLITE
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS

             PALAGONITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS(GLASSY)

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CARB
             5% CARB*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  190/ 280  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   325.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   1   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   334.24   Sect/Pc #:  7/PCE 3

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   97%)

             OLIVINE                   (    1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    2%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <1
             Location: 2
             Filling: CALCITE




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   334.50   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 3

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       SLIGHTLY ALTERED;
       Texture: GLASSY,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW OR PILLOW MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (90-99%)




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  480/ 520  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   335.00   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 7

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)

Groundmass - GLASS
             BLACK;

             OLIVINE                   ( 5-10%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (20-30%)
             Morphology: QUENCH MORPHOLOGY

Vesicles   -
             Filling: GLASS(BLACK)
             Shape: ROUND




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  930/ 960  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   335.45   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 11

ROCK = CPX-PLAG SP MICORPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: GLASSY, SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: GLASS MARGIN, CONTACT WITH FORAM LIMSTONE*

Phenocrysts- CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)

Groundmass - GLASS

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)
             EMBRONIC FELDSPAR IN THE MOST CRYSTALLINE
             GROUNDMASS (3CM FROM MARGIN)*

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  500/ 520  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   336.51   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 8

ROCK = OL-PLAG SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT
       EXT ALTERED (GROUNDMASS);
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,GLASSY,SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN TO NEXT TO GLASSY MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL TO EUHEDRAL
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS
             COMPLETELY PALAGONITIZED,GLASSY MARGIN UNALTERED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS

             ZEOLITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             PALAGONITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CARB
             >5% CARB*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1140/1170  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   337.16   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 18

ROCK = BASALTIC GLASS
       FRESH;
       Where sampled: MARGIN OF BRECCIA FRAGMENT*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   90%)
             FRESH*

Alteration - CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR CHLOROPH*

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  500/ 520  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   338.01   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 6A

ROCK = BASALTIC GLASS;
       Texture: GLASSY,SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO GLASSY MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   90%)
             GRADUAL INCREASE IN PALAGONITIZATION AWAY FROM
             MARGIN*

Alteration - CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR CHLOROPH*

             PALAGONITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <1
             Percent:    >5
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  520/ 550  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   338.04   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 6B

ROCK = BASALTIC BRECCIA;
       Texture: GLASSY;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN IN CONTACT WITH CARB CEMENT*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: RIMS FRAGMENT  Replacing: GLASS
             SMEC IS GREEN/BROWN AND VERMICULAR*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  850/ 900  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   338.38   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 11

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL (SOME)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             APPROX COMP >AN 70*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE

             GLASS
             PALAGONITIZED*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

             ZEOLITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR ZEOLITE;

             PALAGONITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS
             EXTENSIVE BUT NOT COMPLETE PALAGONITIZATION*

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




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  350/ 400  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   339.38   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 4

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

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  2-5%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    2%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN,IN GLASS;

             GLASS                     (15-20%)
             PARTIALLY ALTERED,BROWN BLACK*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <1
             Percent:     4
             Filling: CARB,CHLOROPH
             CHLOROPH IN SOME VESICLES-GREEN YELLOW*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  750/ 800  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   339.78   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 8

ROCK = BASALTIC GLASS;
       Texture: GLASSY, SP MICROPHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS
             PALAGONITIZATION,SMALL AMOUNT FRESH GLASS
             REMAINS*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             ZEOLITE
             Replacing: GLASS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR ZEOL;

             PALAGONITE
             Replacing: GLASS




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  250/ 300  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   340.78   Sect/Pc #:  5/PCE 3

ROCK = BASALTIC GLASS
       EXT ALTERED;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,SP MICOPHYRIC,GLASSY;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS
             FRESH,ALTERED*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             ZEOLITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             PALAGONITE
             Replacing: GLASS

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

             Location: VESICLES

             Location: PARALLEL TO

             Location: GLASSY MARGIN
             10 % CARB*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  880/ 920  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   334.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   2   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   341.40   Sect/Pc #:  5/PCE 12

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC-INTERSERTAL;
       Where sampled: FLOW MARGIN*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    2%)
             IN GLASS;

             GLASS                     (   10%)
             PARTIALLY ALTERED,BLACK BROWN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             PALAGONITE

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <1
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC
             LINES MOST VESICLES*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  740/ 760  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   344.75   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 7

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       MOD ALTERED,QUENCH FACIES;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,GLASSY,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: GLASSY MARGIN,CONTACT WITH LIMESTONE-FEW FOSSIL
       FRAGMENTS*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   60%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)

             OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  <10%)
             VERY SMALL;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    0%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

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




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1100/1120  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   345.11   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 13

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)

Groundmass - GLASS
             BROWN*

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1320/1340  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   345.33   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 16

ROCK = BASALTIC BRECCIA;
       Texture: GLASSY,HYALOCLASTIC,APHYRIC;
       Where sampled: PILLOW MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS
             FRAGMENTED INTO ANGULAR FRAGMENTS WITH LATE
             CALCITE FILLINGS*

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   345.50   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 6

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,APHANITIC-CRYPTOXTLLINE,APHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   30%)
             RELATIVELY FRESH,BLACK BROWN;

             OLIVINE                   (  5-7%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (40-45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (10-20%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1070/1090  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   346.58   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 14

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH,ALTERED,GLOMEROPHYRIC;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH,GLOMEROPHYRIC*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   40%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   <1%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC,CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1070/1091  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   346.58   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 14

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   80%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   TR%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: SMEC,CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1420/1430  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   346.93   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 16

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       CHILLED FACIES,SLIGHTLY ALTERED;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,GLASSY,APHYRIC*

Groundmass - GLASS
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    5%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      .25
             Percent:     3
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   347.00   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 10B

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             ALTERED, ID UNCERTAIN,INTERSERTAL*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   40%)
             PARTIALLY ALTERED,PLAG AND CPX VARIOLITES,
             ELONGATED QUENCH XTLS;

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      <.5
             Percent:    10
             Location: IN GLASS
             Filling: SMEC,CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   30/  80  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   347.06   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 1A

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: APHYRIC,GLASSY*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Morphology: SKELETAL

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    5%)
             SUBZONIC*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1200/1290  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   348.25   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 11

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   30%)
             PARTIALLY ALTERED,VARIOLITIC PLAG AND CPX*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      <.5
             Percent: 10-15
             Filling: CARB,ZEOL
             CARB IS 5-10% OF ROCK,SOME VESICLES TO 2MM*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   10/  50  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   348.53   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 1

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  1-5%)

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   94%)
             FRESH;

             OLIVINE                   (    3%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    3%)

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  720/ 780  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   349.25   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 12B

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: GLASSY,APHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             VERY ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE
             Morphology: LATHS

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   90%)
             ALTERED*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      1-3
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC,CARB
                     VESICLES RIMMED WITH DK VOLCANIC GLASS
             WHICH HAS BEEN ENRICHED WITH OP.MINS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1160/1190  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   349.68   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 10

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             ALTERED*

Groundmass - GLASS
             PLAG AND CPX VARIOLITES*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     <0.5
             Percent:  5-10
             Filling: SMEC,CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  480/ 520  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   344.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   3   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   350.50   Sect/Pc #:  5/PCE 6

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

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             CLINOPYROXENE
             Morphology: SKELETAL,SUBOPHITIC,

             Morphology: DENDRITIC
             PALE BROWN;

             OPAQUE MINERALS

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




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  530/ 600  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   353.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   4   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   354.07   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 4B

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

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Morphology: SHEAVES
             RADIATING VARIOLITIC CLUSTERS;

             GLASS                     (   40%)
             BROWN-GREEN,56% IS ALTERED;

             OPAQUE MINERALS

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS,GROUNDMASS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <1
             Filling: SMEC,CHLOROPH




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1100/1150  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   353.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   4   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   354.63   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 11 (1

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       );
       Texture: VARIOLITIC,GLASSY,APHYRIC*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   30%)
             ALTERED,PLAG AND CPX VARIOLITES*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

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

             Location: VEIN
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   70/ 100  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   353.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   4   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   355.09   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 2

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL,SUBHEDRAL
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS
             FRESH,ALTERED,DK BROWN*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .2-3
             Percent:  7-10
             Filling: SMEC,CARB,ZEOL
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR ZEOLITE,INSIDE WALLS OF SOME
             VESICLES PARTLY COVERED WITH SMEC, SOME VESICLES
             PARTLY FILLED BY CARB,CARB VEINS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  870/ 930  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   353.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   4   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   355.90   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 16

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

Groundmass - GLASS
             ALTERED;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   40%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      0.3
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC,CARB,ZEOL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   353.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   4   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   356.50   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 4

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: GLASSY*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             Morphology: SKELETAL
             SOME GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (  100%)
             DARK,FRESH,ALTERED,SOME PALAGONITIZED*

Alteration - PALAGONITE
             Location: NEAR CARB      Replacing: GLASS
             Location: VEIN
             YELLOW COLOR*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.5-1.5
             Percent:     5
             Filling: SMEC,CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1300/1370  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   353.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   4   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   357.84   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 18

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: GLASSY,VARIOLITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             ALTERED*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   60%)

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: OL

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  650/ 700  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   353.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   4   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   358.68   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 7A

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   30%)
             ALTERED,BROWN;

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Morphology: ELONGATED

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)
             Morphology: ELONGATED

             MICROLITE
             IN ALTERED GLASS*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             PALAGONITE
             Replacing: GLASS

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




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  690/ 760  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   363.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   5   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   363.73   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1

ROCK = OL SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: VARIOLITIC, SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: PILLOW MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Morphology: SHEAVES

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   20%)
             ALTERED*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      0.3
             Percent:    15
             Filling: CARB,ZEOL




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1270/1290  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   363.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   5   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   364.28   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 19

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH, VERY RARE;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             VERY RARE,FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   99%)
             VERY ALTERED, GRAY BROWN*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS

             ZEOLITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .2-2
             Percent:    10
             Filling: CARB,ZEOL
             SOME VESICLES PARTLY OR COMPLETELY FILLED BY
             CARB OR ZEOL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  400/ 420  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   363.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   5   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   364.91   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 4

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH, ALTERED*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (40-50%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    1%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CARBONATE                 (   25%)
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .2-3
             Percent: 15-20
             Filling: CARB,ZEOL
             SOME VESICLES FILLED COMPLETELY WITH CARB,SOME
             PARTLY BY CARB AND ZEOL,SOME COMPLETELY BY ZEOL,
             SOME BY DK VOLCANIC GLASS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1050/1190  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   363.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   5   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   365.62   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 14

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

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   50%)
             ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE
             Morphology: VARIOLITIC

             CLINOPYROXENE
             MICROCRYSTALLINE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             PALAGONITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CARBONATE
             Location: VEINS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      0.1
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC,ZEOL,

             Filling: CHLOROPH
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR CHLOROPHAEITE*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  380/ 450  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   363.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   5   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   366.42   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 4

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH,TRACE AMOUNT*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   30%)
             GRAY BROWN,ALTERED;

             OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    1%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.2-0.5
             Percent:   1-3
             Filling: SMEC,CARB
             SOMETIMES FILLED BY SMEC, SOMETIMES BY CARB*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  950/1060  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   363.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   5   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   368.51   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 12

ROCK = OL-PLAG SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       VARIOLITIC-INTERSERTAL,SP MICROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: PILLOW MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   25%)
             ALTRED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   55%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      0.3
             Percent:    15
             Location: IN VEINS
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/   0  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   372.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   6   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   372.50   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 2A

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             Size(mm):       .2-1
             GROWING ZONES;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             Size(mm):       .2-1  Morphology: QUENCH

Groundmass - GLASS                     (80-99%)
             FRESH,ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               ( 0-20%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):   .2-1.0
             Percent:     3
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1100/1120  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   372.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   6   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   373.61   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 16

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH,ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   30%)
             BROWN,ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    1%)
             INCLUDES ILMENITE+MAGN*

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS

             SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             ZEOLITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       <3
             Percent: 10-15
             Filling: SMEC,CARB,ZEOL
             SOME VESICLES PARTLY OR COMPLETELY FILLED BY
             CARB AND ZEOL,SOME VESICLES FILLED BY VOLCANIC
             GLASS,SOME RIMMED WITH DARK GLASS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1180/1260  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   372.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   6   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   373.72   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 17

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

Groundmass - OLIVINE
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             SOME AS INCLUSIONS IN PLAG MICROPHENOS,
             GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES;

             CLINOPYROXENE
             GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES OF MICROPHENOS;

             PLAGIOCLASE
             GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES OF MICROPHENOS;

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      0.2
             Percent:     1
             Filling: SMEC,CARB
             SOME VESICLES RIMMED WITH DK VOLCANIC GLASS
             ENRICHED WITH OPAQUES,INSIDE WALLS OF SOME
             VESICLES COMPLETELY FILLED BY SMEC AND CARB,
             VEINS OF CARB AND ZEOL*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  900/ 940  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   372.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   6   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   374.92   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 13

ROCK = OL-PLAG SP MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: GLASSY*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-0.8  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES*

Groundmass - GLASS
             FRESH,ALTERED,DK BROWN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.2-2.0
             Percent:   5-7
             Filling: SMEC,CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1220/1320  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   372.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   6   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   375.27   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 17

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS
             ALTERED,TURBID;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)
             Morphology: SHEAVES

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):       .2
             Percent: 20-25
             Filling: SMEC




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   20/  80  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   372.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   6   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   375.55   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 1

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES OF MICROPHENOS;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES OF MICROPHENOS*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .1-.2
             Percent:    20
             Filling: CARB




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  290/ 320  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   372.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   6   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   375.81   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 4

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)

Groundmass - GLASS
             FRESH, ALTERED,DARK*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    .2-.5
             Percent:    <1
             Filling: CARB,ZEOL
             SOME VESICLES PARTLY FILLED BY CARB ANDZEOL,
             ZEOL HAVE RADIAL AGGREGATES OF SMALL PRISMATIC
             XTLS*




Leg : 49    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  840/ 860  Describer: DSDP microfilm
Hole: 410A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   372.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   6   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   376.35   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 12

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
             FRESH,ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             FRESH*

Groundmass - GLASS                     (   35%)
             ALTERED,YELLOW BROWN;

             OLIVINE                   (    5%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    1%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    0.3-2
             Percent:   5-7
             Filling: SMEC,CARB,ZEOL
             SOME VESICLES PARTLY OR ENTIRELY FILLED WITH
             CARB, SOME VESICLES FILLED WITH CARB AND ZEOL,
             RARE VESICLES PARTLY FILLED WITH VOLCANIC GLASS
             (DARK,FRESH), SMALL VESICLES AND INSIDE WALLS
             OF SOME LARGE VESICLES COVERED WITH 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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