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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  410/ 440  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   290.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  10   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   294.93   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 2C

ROCK = PLAG MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MODERATELY PORPHYRITIC,HYALO-OPHITIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    2%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.2  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN64;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.5  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             2VZ 60-70;

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    0%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.3  Morphology: LATH
             APPROX COMP AN54*

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.3

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.05
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

Alteration - OTHER                     (    3%)

Vesicles   -
             Percent:    20




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  880/ 910  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   527.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  15   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   528.40   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1N

ROCK = PLAG-CPX PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,HYALO-OPHITIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):    0.7-3.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-1.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.7
             PARTLY ALTERED*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)
             Size(mm):   0.03-0.2  Morphology: LATH

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)
             Size(mm):   0.03-0.2  Morphology: LATH
             APPROX COMP AN50*

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.2

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.05
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE*

             GLASS                     (   20%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.3  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             PSEUDOMORPH*

Alteration - CARBONATE                 (    4%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    0.2-2
             Percent:    15




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1000/1030  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   527.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  15   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   531.52   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 1N

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OPX PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,HYALO-OPHITIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   13%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN65;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-0.8  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             PSEDOMORPH*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.2  Morphology: LATH
             APPROX COMP AN50;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   18%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.2

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.05
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   20%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    2%)

Alteration - CARBONATE                 (    2%)

             CLAY MINERALS             (    2%)

Vesicles   -
             Percent:    10




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  770/ 780  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   527.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  15   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   534.28   Sect/Pc #:  5/PCE 3E

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OPX PHYRIC BASALT
       THOLEIITIC BASALTIC ANDESITE?;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,HYALO-OPHITIC;
       Where sampled: PILLOW INTERIOR,FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Size(mm):    2.3-0.7  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             2VZ 50;

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):        0.3  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             PSEUDOMORPH,2VX 70-80*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Size(mm):   0.04-0.3  Morphology: LATH

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):   0.04-0.2

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.05
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.1
             MICROPHENOCRYSTS?,PSEUDOMORPHS*

Alteration - CARBONATE                 (    5%)
             Location: CAVITY

             OTHER                     (    2%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.4-2.0
             Percent:    25
             Shape: IRREGULAR




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  900/ 930  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   537.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  16   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   537.92   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 5

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OPX PHYRIC BASALT
       THOLEIITIC BASALTIC ANDESITE?;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,INTERSERTAL;
       Where sampled: PILLOW INTERIOR,FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.0
             APPROX COMP AN64-73;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-1.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-1.0  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             PSEUDOMORPH*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.4  Morphology: LATHS

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.05
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (    8%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.2
             PSEUDOMORPH,MICROPHENOCRYST?,ALTERED*

Alteration - CARBONATE                 (   10%)
             Location: VESICLES

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.2-0.6
             Percent:    20

             Size(mm):  0.6-1.5
             Percent:    10
             Filling: CARB
             Shape: SPHERICAL




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  380/ 410  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   537.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  16   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   540.40   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 3

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OPX PHYRIC BASALT
       THOLEIITIC ANDESITE?;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,INTERSERTAL;
       Where sampled: PILLOW INTERIOR,FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN72;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.1  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             2VZ 50-70;

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             FRESH AND PSEUDOMORPHED*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   27%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.4
             APPROX COMP AN54;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Size(mm):   0.04-0.4

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    3%)
             Size(mm):   0.01-0.1
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   15%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.2

Alteration - OTHER                     (    3%)
             Location: GLASS          Replacing: OPX

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.4-1.0
             Percent:    20
             Filling: EMPTY
             Shape: IRREGULAR,

             Size(mm):  0.5-3.0
             Filling: EMPTY
             Shape: SPHERICAL




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  200/ 230  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   546.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  17   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   548.22   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1C

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OPX PHYRIC BASALT
       ANDESITE?;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,INTERSERTAL;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-3.5
             APPROX COMP AN55-60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.3-1.0
             2VZ 30-60;

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-0.8
             SIZE RANGE UNCERTAIN,FRESH AND PSEUDOMORPHED*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.3  Morphology: LATHS

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):   0.03-0.1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    3%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.03
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   20%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             IDENTITY UNCERTAIN*

Alteration - OTHER                     (    2%)

Vesicles   -
             Percent:    23




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1090/1110  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   549.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  18   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   550.60   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 8G

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OPX MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MODERATELY PORPHYRITIC,INTERSERTAL;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO GLASSY MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    7%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN65;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Size(mm):    0.3-1.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             2VZ 50;

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Size(mm):    1.0-2.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             PSEDOMORPHED AND FRESH PARTS,PSEUDOMORPHED IN
             GLASS ZONE*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.3  Morphology: LATHS,EUHEDRAL
             ALSO QUENCH XTLS,APPROX COMP AN60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.2  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             ALSO QUENCH XTLS;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   TR%)
             Size(mm):      0.005
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   20%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    0%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   10%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.4-4.0
             Percent:    20




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  230/ 260  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   565.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  20   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   565.74   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1E

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-3.0  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN65;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-0.8  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.3  Morphology: LATHS
             APPROX COMP AN55;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)
             Size(mm):   0.03-0.2  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    3%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.03
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    0%)

Alteration - CARBONATE                 (   10%)
             Location: VESICLES       Replacing: PLAG,CPX

             OTHER                     (    5%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.3-5.0
             Percent:    30




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  320/ 350  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   565.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  20   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   568.84   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 1F

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-3.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN65;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.0  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             PSEUDOMORPH*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.3  Morphology: LATHS,EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.3  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.05
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    0%)

Alteration - OTHER                     (    3%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.3-5.0
             Percent:    40




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  230/ 260  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   607.50   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:  25   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   607.74   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 3

ROCK = PLAG-CPX MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT
       CLAST IN BASALTIC BRECCIA;
       Texture: MODERATELY PORPHYRITIC,HYALO-OPHITIC;
       CLAST IN VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    2%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):        0.5  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.4  Morphology: LATHS
             APPROX COMP AN54;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   17%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.3  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):   0.01-0.1
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   10%)

Vesicles   -
             Percent:    20




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  540/ 570  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   613.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  26   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   615.06   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1I

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             Size(mm):        1.2
             PSEUDOMORPH;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):        0.7  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.3  Morphology: EUHEDRAL,LATHS

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.3  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    8%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.05  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   15%)

Alteration - CARBONATE                 (    3%)
             Location: CAVITY         Replacing: PLAG

             CLAY MINERALS             (   10%)
             Location: CAVITY         Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.2-3.0
             Percent:    30




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1040/1070  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   613.00   Rock Type: TUFF
Core:  26   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   617.06   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 1L

ROCK = TUFF;

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE
             FRAGMENTS OF XTLS;

             CLINOPYROXENE

             OPAQUE MINERALS
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  780/ 820  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   622.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  28   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   623.30   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 7

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.5  Morphology: PRISMATIC

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):        0.4  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             SPINEL                    (    0%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.3

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):       0.07

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.05
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   20%)

Vesicles   -
             Percent:    20




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  410/ 440  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   641.50   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:  30   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   644.92   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 1D

ROCK = VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA
       MATRIX;
       Texture: APHYRIC,APHANITIC;
       Where sampled: VOLCANICLATIC BRECCIA MATRIX*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE

             MAGNETITE

             ILMENITE

             GLASS
             ALTERED*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  760/ 790  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   660.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  32   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   661.28   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1H

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

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.5  Morphology: LATHS,EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.3  Morphology: EUHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS
             Size(mm):   0.01-0.1
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   15%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    0%)

Alteration - GLAUCONITE                (   20%)

Vesicles   -
             Percent:     5




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1440/1470  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   663.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  33   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   666.46   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 4C

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-1.1  Morphology: PRISMATIC

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    R%)
             Size(mm):        0.4  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             PLAG AND CPX ARE MICROPHENOCRYSTS?*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.5  Morphology: LATH,EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN50;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)
             Size(mm):   0.04-0.5  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS
             Size(mm):   0.01-0.1
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   30%)

Alteration - GLAUCONITE                (   10%)




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1250/1280  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   689.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  36   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   694.77   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 7C

ROCK = OL-PLAG-CPX MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT
       NOT FRESH;
       Texture: MODERATELY PORPHYRITIC,INTERSERTAL,FINE GRAINED
       GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Size(mm):    0.7-3.0
             PSEUDOMORPH;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    3%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.1  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.0  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Morphology: LATHS,EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN65;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    8%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (    5%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   10%)
             Location: VESICLES

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.1-0.4
             Percent:    23
             Shape: IRREGULAR

             Size(mm):  1.0-2.0
             Shape: IRREGULAR
             COME IN TWO SIZES (0.1 - 0.4 MM OR 1.0 - 2.0 MM)*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1380/1410  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   698.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  37   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   701.40   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 3

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       NOT FRESH,
       CLAST IN BRECCIATED BASALT;
       Texture: APHYRIC,INTERSERTAL,FINE GRAIN GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: CLAST IN BRECCIA*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             APPROX COMP AN65;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   10%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   15%)

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   10%)
             Location: VESICLES       Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.1-1.0
             Percent:    20
             Filling: SMEC OR EMPTY
             Shape: IRREGULAR,

             Shape: SPHERICAL




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  810/ 840  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   708.00   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:  38   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   710.33   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 3A

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       CLAST IN COGNATE BRECCIA;
       Texture: APHYRIC,VITROPHYRIC,FINE GRAINED GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: CLAST IN BRECCIA*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    R%)
             Size(mm):        0.7  Morphology: EUHEDRAL

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    R%)
             Size(mm):        0.8  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Morphology: LATH,SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN55;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             MAGNETITE                 (    0%)

             ILMENITE                  (    0%)

             GLASS                     (   20%)

Alteration - CARBONATE                 (    R%)

             CLAY MINERALS             (    5%)
             Location: VESICLES       Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.3-1.0
             Percent:    20




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1390/1420  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   712.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  39   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   715.41   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 8

ROCK = PLAG-CPX PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,HYALOPILITIC,FINE GRAINED
       GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN64,GLOMEROCRYSTS;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-0.7  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   27%)
             Morphology: LATHS,EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN55;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   18%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    7%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   10%)
             Location: VESICLES

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.2-0.5
             Percent:    16
             Shape: IRREGULAR

             Size(mm):      1-3
             THEY COME IN TWO SIZES (0.2 - 0.5 MM OR 1 -3 MM)*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/  30  Describer: Zakariakze, G.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   727.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  41   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   728.52   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1A

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: APHYRIC,VITROPHYRIC;
       Where sampled: MARGINAL ZONE OF BASALT DIKE*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):       <0.5  Morphology: ELONGATE LATHS

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    5%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-0.3  Morphology: IRREGULAR GRAINS,ELONGATE

             Morphology: PRISMS

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    1%)
             Size(mm):      <0.01
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   68%)
             PALAGONITE,PARTIALLY DEVITRIFIED AND ALTERED;

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):         <1

Alteration - CARBONATE                 (    1%)
             Location: VESICLES,      Replacing: GLASS
             Location: GROUNDMASS

             CLAY MINERALS             (  1-3%)
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: GLASS

             ZEOLITE                   (0.5-1%)
             Location: VESICLES,      Replacing: GLASS
             Location: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      0.5
             Percent:    10
             Filling: CARB,ZEOLITES,
             Shape: IRREGULAR

             Filling: OR EMPTY
             MAINLY EMPTY*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  110/ 130  Describer: Zakariakze, G.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   727.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  41   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   731.62   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 1B

ROCK = PLAG-OL-CPX PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,INTERSERTAL;
       Where sampled: BASE OF BASALT DIKE*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    1%)
             Size(mm):      0.5-1  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             COMPLETELY AS PSEUDOMORPHS;

             PLAGIOCLASE               ( 7-10%)
             Size(mm):        1-2
             APPROX COMP AN75,RARE GLOMEROMORPHS;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):      0.5-1  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             GLOMEROMORPHS WITH PLAG*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Size(mm):    0.3-0.4  Morphology: ELONGATE LATHS

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.1  Morphology: IRREGULAR GRAINS

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):       0.05  Morphology: SQUARE,IRREGULAR
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   20%)
             ALMOST COMPLETELY ALTERED;

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             PERCENTAGE UNCERTAIN*

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: OL,PLAG,GLASS

             ZEOLITE
             Replacing: GLASS,PLAG

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.3-0.7
             Percent:   5-7
             Filling: ALMOST EMPTY
             Shape: IRREGULAR
             LINED WITH GREEN SMEC*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1310/1360  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   755.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  44   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   756.84   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 3

ROCK = PLAG-CPX MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MODERATELY PORPHYRITIC,VITROPHYRIC,FINE GRAINED
       GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: GLASS MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    8%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-3.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Size(mm):    0.3-0.5  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             Morphology: LATH
             APPROX COMP AN55;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (    5%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   50%)
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.5-1.0
             Percent:    20
             Shape: SUBSPHERIC




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1450/1480  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   768.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  46   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   769.47   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 8

ROCK = PLAG-CPX SPARSELY PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SPARSELY PORPHYRITIC,INTERSERTAL;
       Where sampled: NEXT TO GLASSY MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   <1%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.1  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN56?;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    R%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.5  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             OPX??*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Size(mm):   0.01-0.2

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   30%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.05

             OPAQUE MINERALS
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.03
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   14%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   10%)

Vesicles   -
             Percent:     5




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  340/ 390  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   768.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  46   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   769.87   Sect/Pc #:  2/

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN65,GLOMEROPHYRIC*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   25%)
             Size(mm):   0.04-0.4  Morphology: LATHS
             APPROX COMP AN50;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.3  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   10%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   15%)

Alteration - CARBONATE                 (    5%)
             Location: VESICLES
             MAY BE REPLACING CPX?;

             CLAY MINERALS             (    5%)
             Location: VESICLES

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    0.5-2
             Percent:    10




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1060/1080  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   774.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  47   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   777.07   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1G

ROCK = PLAG-CPX MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MODERATELY PORPHYRITIC,HYALO-OPHITIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Size(mm):   0.04-0.4  Morphology: LATHS
             APPROX COMP AN52;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.4  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   10%)
             Size(mm):   0.01-0.2
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   72%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   15%)
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      0.5
             Percent:     2




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  330/ 380  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   792.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  50   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   794.35   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1B

ROCK = PLAG-CPX PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,HYALO-OPHITIC,COARSE-GRAINED
       GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: INTERIOR OF A BASALT SILL*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-2.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN64;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.0  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL,LATHS
             APPROX COMP AN45;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   15%)
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      0.5
             Percent:     2
             Filling: EMPTY
             Shape: SPHERICAL




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1280/1310  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   801.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  51   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   804.30   Sect/Pc #:  2/

ROCK = PLAG-CPX MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MODERATELY PORPHYRITIC,HYALO-OPHITIC,FINE
       GRAINED GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: INTERIOR OF A BASALT DIKE*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    6%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN68;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-0.6  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL,LATHS
             APPROX COMP AN45;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   26%)
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      0.2
             Percent:     2
             Shape: SPHERICAL




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  780/ 810  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   810.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  52   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   811.30   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 4B

ROCK = PLAG-CPX MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: MODERATELY PORPHYRITIC,HYALOPILITIC,COARSE-
       GRAINED GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR OR SILL*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    7%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN65;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Size(mm):        0.5  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL,LATHS
             APPROX COMP AN55;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Morphology: PRISMATIC

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    7%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (    5%)

Alteration - SMECTITE                  (   30%)
             Replacing: GLASS




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  780/ 810  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   810.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  52   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   812.80   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 2E

ROCK = PLAG-CPX PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,INTERSERTAL,COARSE-GRAINED
       GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.0  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN65,GLOMEROMORPHIC;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):        0.5  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN56;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Morphology: PRISMATIC

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    7%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (    5%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   22%)
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Percent:     R




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1270/1300  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   828.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  54   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   832.78   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 8C

ROCK = PLAG-CPX PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,INTERSERTAL,VERY FINE GRAINED
       GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):      0.3-4  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN55,GLOMEROMORPHIC;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.3-1.0  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Morphology: LATHS
             APPROX COMP AN52;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    7%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (    5%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   17%)
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Percent:     R




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1280/1320  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   840.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  56   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   843.30   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 7B

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       PLAG-CPX SPARSELY MICROPHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: APHYRIC,INTERSERTAL,VERY FINE GRAINED
       GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-0.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN60,MICROPHENOS;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-0.5  Morphology: LATHS
             MICROPHENOS*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Morphology: LATHS
             APPROX COMP AN50;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    9%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (    9%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   15%)
             Location: VESICLES       Replacing: GLASS
             SMEC IN VESICLES*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.3-1.0
             Percent:    10
             Filling: SMEC
             Shape: SPHERICAL




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  500/ 580  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   855.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  58   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   859.04   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 3A

ROCK = PLAG-CPX PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,HYALOPILITIC,FINE GRAINED
       GROUNDMASS;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-2.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN65;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-0.5  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL,LATHS
             APPROX COMP AN50;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    7%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   18%)
             Location: VESICLES       Replacing: GLASS,PLAG PHENOS
             SMEC PRESENT IN VESICLES OR THEY ARE EMPTY*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.2-2.0
             Percent:    10
             Filling: EMPTY OR SMEC
             Shape: SPHERICAL




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1300/1340  Describer: Zakariakze, G.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   887.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  62   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   888.32   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 2F

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OPX PHYRIC BASALTIC ANDESITE;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,SUBOPHITIC;
       Where sampled: DIKE INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (35-40%)
             Size(mm):      1.5-4  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             GLOMEROMORPHS COMMON;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    3%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-0.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             GLOMEROMORPHS WITH PLAG AND OPX;

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (  2-4%)
             Size(mm):        3-4  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY REPLACED WITH CLAYS*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):   <0.2-0.3  Morphology: ELONGATE LATHS

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):       <0.1  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    7%)
             Size(mm):        0.5  Morphology: SQUARE + TRIANGULAR SECTIONS
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (15-20%)
             PALAGONITE,PARTIALLY REPLACED WITH CLAYS +
             ZEOLITES;

             QUARTZ                    (    0%)

             ALKALI FELDSPAR           (    0%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS
             Replacing: OPX,GLASS

             ZEOLITE
             Replacing: OPX,GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Percent:     0




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  140/ 170  Describer: Zakariakze, G.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   887.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  62   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   888.66   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1B

ROCK = PLAG-OPX-CPX PHYRIC BASALTIC ANDESITE;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,HYALOPILITIC;
       Where sampled: MARGINAL ZONE OF DIKE

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Size(mm):     TO 1.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             GLOMEROMORPHS;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):         <1  Morphology: EUHEDRAL

             SPINEL                    (    0%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (  2-3%)
             Size(mm):        1.5
             PSEUDOMORPHS ONLY*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Size(mm):    TO 0.15  Morphology: ELONGATE LATHS

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Size(mm):      <0.05  Morphology: IRREGULAR GRAINS

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    6%)
             Size(mm):      <0.01  Morphology: IRREGULAR
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   20%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE
             QUESTIONABLE;

             QUARTZ                    (    0%)

             ALKALI FELDSPAR           (    0%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS
             Replacing: PLAG,OPX,GLASS

             ZEOLITE
             Replacing: GLASS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PLAG,GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Percent:     0




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  740/ 780  Describer: Mattey, D.
Hole: 448A  Top of Core Depth(m)   :   905.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  65   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   905.76   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1F

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-1.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             PSEUDOMORPHS,GLOMEROPHYRIC;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    3%)
             Size(mm):      0.3-1  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN35-65,STRONGLY ZONED,GLOMEROPHYRIC;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    3%)
             Size(mm):    0.3-0.5  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             STRONGLY ZONED,GLOMEROPHYRIC*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-0.7  Morphology: LATHS
             SUB FLOW ALLIGNED;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   25%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-0.4  Morphology: GRANULAR

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    3%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.1  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL OR ACICULAR TO

             Morphology: SKELETAL
             SUBHEDRAL OR ACICULAR TO SKELETAL IN GLASS AREAS;

             GLASS                     (   15%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   15%)
             Location: INTERSTITIAL,  Replacing: GLASS,OL
             Location: VESICLES

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      2-3
             Filling: CLAY.MIN
             Shape: SPHERICAL




    

Introduction


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