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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 81    Depth to Top of Core(m):   680.00    Piece: 2C
Hole: 555   Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1130/1160
Core:  69   Sample Depth:   682.65
Sect:  2    Analyst Name: Hutchison, D.

Analytical Method(s):
  Wet chemical  Wet chemical  Wet chemical

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
              IGNEOUS      BASALT

SiO2    :   49.9    Al2O3:   14.0    Fe2O3(tot):
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:   3.82    FeO       :   8.61
MgO     :   5.96    CaO  :   11.4    Na2O      :   2.60
K2O     :   0.11    TiO2 :   1.68    MnO       :   0.42
P2O5    :   0.14    LOI  :           H2O+      :   1.40
H2O-    :   1.33    CO2  :   0.26    SO3       :
S       :           Total: 100.30    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.



Leg : 81    Depth to Top of Core(m):   680.00    Piece: 2
Hole: 555   Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  370/ 390
Core:  69   Sample Depth:   683.38
Sect:  3    Analyst Name: Richardson, C.

Analytical Method(s):
  Atomic absorption  Atomic absorption  Atomic absorption

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
              IGNEOUS      GLOMEROPHYRIC BASALT

SiO2    :   49.2    Al2O3:   14.4    Fe2O3(tot):   13.3
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:   3.64    FeO       :   8.69
MgO     :   6.40    CaO  :   10.9    Na2O      :   2.52
K2O     :   0.04    TiO2 :   1.71    MnO       :   0.23
P2O5    :   0.12    LOI  :           H2O+      :   1.53
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.38    Magnesium#:   0.49

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Total water not directly determined.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 81    Depth to Top of Core(m):   746.50    Piece: 2D
Hole: 555   Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  850/ 870
Core:  76   Sample Depth:   747.36
Sect:  1    Analyst Name: Richardson, C.

Analytical Method(s):
  Atomic absorption  Atomic absorption  Atomic absorption

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
              IGNEOUS      GLOMEROPHYRIC BASALT

SiO2    :   48.3    Al2O3:   13.9    Fe2O3(tot):   11.4
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:   3.76    FeO       :   6.88
MgO     :   7.96    CaO  :   11.9    Na2O      :   2.61
K2O     :   0.09    TiO2 :   1.06    MnO       :   0.23
P2O5    :   0.06    LOI  :           H2O+      :   2.44
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.19    Magnesium#:   0.54

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Total water not directly determined.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 81    Depth to Top of Core(m):   756.00    Piece:
Hole: 555   Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  740/ 770
Core:  77   Sample Depth:   761.26
Sect:  4    Analyst Name: Hutchison, D.

Analytical Method(s):
  Wet chemical  Wet chemical  Wet chemical

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
              IGNEOUS      TUFF

SiO2    :   47.1    Al2O3:   12.4    Fe2O3(tot):
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:   9.66    FeO       :   3.22
MgO     :   9.49    CaO  :    2.8    Na2O      :   4.82
K2O     :   0.12    TiO2 :   1.26    MnO       :   0.26
P2O5    :   0.08    LOI  :           H2O+      :   8.86
H2O-    :   9.20    CO2  :   0.34    SO3       :
S       :           Total: 100.41    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.



Leg : 81    Depth to Top of Core(m):   803.50    Piece: 1
Hole: 555   Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   20/  40
Core:  82   Sample Depth:   805.03
Sect:  2    Analyst Name: Richardson, C.

Analytical Method(s):
  Atomic absorption  Atomic absorption  Atomic absorption

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
              IGNEOUS      BASALT

SiO2    :   50.0    Al2O3:   12.8    Fe2O3(tot):   10.6
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:   3.07    FeO       :   6.78
MgO     :   7.75    CaO  :   10.3    Na2O      :   2.22
K2O     :   2.20    TiO2 :   1.27    MnO       :   0.22
P2O5    :   0.08    LOI  :           H2O+      :   2.32
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.01    Magnesium#:   0.59

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Total water not directly determined.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 81    Depth to Top of Core(m):   879.50    Piece: 2
Hole: 555   Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1250/1280
Core:  90   Sample Depth:   880.77
Sect:  1    Analyst Name: Hutchison, D.

Analytical Method(s):
  Wet chemical  Wet chemical  Wet chemical

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
              IGNEOUS      BASALT

SiO2    :   49.5    Al2O3:   13.2    Fe2O3(tot):
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:   5.81    FeO       :   7.20
MgO     :   6.99    CaO  :   10.9    Na2O      :   2.42
K2O     :   0.07    TiO2 :   1.34    MnO       :   0.39
P2O5    :   0.08    LOI  :           H2O+      :   2.13
H2O-    :   2.26    CO2  :   0.00    SO3       :
S       :           Total: 100.03    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.



Leg : 81    Depth to Top of Core(m):   927.00    Piece: 3B
Hole: 555   Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  400/ 430
Core:  95   Sample Depth:   927.42
Sect:  1    Analyst Name: Hutchison, D.

Analytical Method(s):
  Wet chemical  Wet chemical  Wet chemical

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
              IGNEOUS      OLIVINE-DOLERITE

SiO2    :   49.7    Al2O3:   13.9    Fe2O3(tot):
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:   2.82    FeO       :   8.79
MgO     :   7.50    CaO  :   12.5    Na2O      :   2.10
K2O     :   0.09    TiO2 :   1.08    MnO       :   0.34
P2O5    :   0.08    LOI  :           H2O+      :   1.19
H2O-    :   0.56    CO2  :   0.10    SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.49    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.



Leg : 81    Depth to Top of Core(m):   936.50    Piece: 6
Hole: 555   Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  950/ 980
Core:  96   Sample Depth:   938.97
Sect:  2    Analyst Name: Hutchison, D.

Analytical Method(s):
  Wet chemical  Wet chemical  Wet chemical

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
              IGNEOUS      OLIVINE-DOLERITE

SiO2    :   49.6    Al2O3:   13.8    Fe2O3(tot):
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:   3.62    FeO       :   8.22
MgO     :   7.25    CaO  :   12.4    Na2O      :   2.11
K2O     :   0.09    TiO2 :   1.15    MnO       :   0.40
P2O5    :   0.08    LOI  :           H2O+      :   1.37
H2O-    :   0.66    CO2  :   0.00    SO3       :
S       :           Total: 100.09    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.



Leg : 81    Depth to Top of Core(m):   936.50    Piece: 10
Hole: 555   Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1080/1100
Core:  96   Sample Depth:   943.59
Sect:  5    Analyst Name: Hutchison, D.

Analytical Method(s):
  Wet chemical  Wet chemical  Wet chemical

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
              IGNEOUS      OLIVINE-DOLERITE

SiO2    :   49.6    Al2O3:   14.1    Fe2O3(tot):
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:   3.26    FeO       :   8.16
MgO     :   7.76    CaO  :   12.5    Na2O      :   2.18
K2O     :   0.06    TiO2 :   1.07    MnO       :   0.39
P2O5    :   0.06    LOI  :           H2O+      :   2.12
H2O-    :   0.94    CO2  :   0.00    SO3       :
S       :           Total: 101.26    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.



Leg : 81    Depth to Top of Core(m):   946.00    Piece: 2
Hole: 555   Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  360/ 390
Core:  97   Sample Depth:   949.38
Sect:  3    Analyst Name: Hutchison, D.

Analytical Method(s):
  Wet chemical  Wet chemical  Wet chemical

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
              IGNEOUS      OLIVINE-DOLERITE

SiO2    :   50.3    Al2O3:   13.7    Fe2O3(tot):
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:   4.16    FeO       :   8.23
MgO     :   6.31    CaO  :   12.2    Na2O      :   2.50
K2O     :   0.05    TiO2 :   1.42    MnO       :   0.34
P2O5    :   0.08    LOI  :           H2O+      :   1.15
H2O-    :   1.17    CO2  :   0.06    SO3       :
S       :           Total: 100.50    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.



Leg : 81    Depth to Top of Core(m):   946.00    Piece: 2
Hole: 555   Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  800/ 830
Core:  97   Sample Depth:   954.32
Sect:  6    Analyst Name: Hutchison, D.

Analytical Method(s):
  Wet chemical  Wet chemical  Wet chemical

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
              IGNEOUS      OLIVINE-DOLERITE

SiO2    :   49.6    Al2O3:   14.2    Fe2O3(tot):
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:   3.43    FeO       :   7.70
MgO     :   7.74    CaO  :   12.6    Na2O      :   2.13
K2O     :   0.05    TiO2 :   1.01    MnO       :   0.35
P2O5    :   0.07    LOI  :           H2O+      :   1.62
H2O-    :   1.18    CO2  :   0.05    SO3       :
S       :           Total: 100.70    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.



    

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]

These Web pages are from the Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project Legs 1-96 CD-ROM produced in 1989 and modified in 2000 by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, National Geophysical Data Center (now part of the National Centers for Environmental Information), and collocated World Data Center for Marine Geology and Geophysics, Boulder (now part of the World Data Service for Geophysics). Data were compiled in cooperation with the U.S. Science Support Program, of the Joint Oceanographic Institutions, Inc. (now the Consortium for Ocean Leadership), and the U.S. National Science Foundation.

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