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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/ 950  Analyst: Crouch, J.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   248.45
Core:  29   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   247.50
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   247.50

LITHOLOGY: BASALT;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (0-12), 1B (12-15), 1C (15-20), 2 (23-31),
               3A (33-38), 3B (36-37), 3C (38-40), 3D (38-41),
               4 (44-47), 6A (62-69), 6B (66-81), 6C (81-87),
               6D (88-94);

  Texture    : CHILLED TO APHANITIC MARGIN GRADES OVER 2-3CM TO
               FINE-TO-MEDIUM XTLLINE BASALT;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,IRREGULAR ELONGATE VOIDS 1-2CM LONG IN
               PCE 1A,CALCITE VEINS(1MM-1CM THICK) PCES 6A+6C;

  Alteration : EXTENSIVELY

  Comments   : MEDIUM GRAY(N5) TO MEDIUM DARK GRAY(N4);

  Vesicles   : Size(mm):        1   Percent:
               Location:            Filling: CLAY
               SCATTERED,SOME CLAY-FILLED IN PCES 6B+6C;

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  500/ 600  Analyst: Crouch, J.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   248.10
Core:  29   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   247.50
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   248.00

LITHOLOGY: SEDIMENT;
           CLAYSTONE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 5A & 5B (50-60);


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Niem, Alan
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   253.50
Core:  30   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   252.00
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   252.00

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;
           DOLERITE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (1-7), 1B (8-15), 1C (15-20), 2 (14-17),
               3A (31-34), 3B (35-40), 3C (42-46), 3D (47-54),
               3E (55-57), 3F (57-67), 4A (71-73), 4B (74-77),
               5A (80-86), 5B (83-88), 5C (88-95), 5D (96-100),
               5E (100-108), 5F (108-115), 5G (116-123),
               5H (123-134), 5I (135-137), 6 (141-149);

  Texture    : APHYRIC,FINE-TO-MEDIUM XTLLINE;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,CALCITE & GREEN CLAY-CHERT-FILLED FRACTURES
               THROUGHOUT;

  Alteration : EXTENSIVELY

  Comments   : MEDIUM GRAY(N5) TO MEDIUM DARK GRAY(N4);

  Vesicles   : Size(mm):        1   Percent:
               Location:            Filling: CLAY
               SCATTERED,CONCENTRATED;

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY
               GREEN CLAY-CHERT;


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Shibata, T.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   255.00
Core:  30   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   252.00
Sect:  2    Top of Section Depth(m):   253.50

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (1-8), 1B (8-20), 1C (20-30), 1D (30-40),
               1E (40-48), 1F (48-56), 1G (56-61), 2A (62-80),
               2B (80-98), 2C (98-112), 2D (112-122), 3A (124-131),
               3B (130-138), 3C (139-149);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC,HOMOGENEOUS
               THROUGHOUT;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,CALCITE &/OR MICROXTLLINE QTZ-FILLED VEINS
               (0.5-1CM THICK),ORE MINS IN & ALONG CALCITE VEINS IN
               PCE 1A;

  Alteration : EXTENSIVELY

  Comments   : MEDIUM-GRAY(N5) TO MEDIUM DARK GRAY(N4),ORES IN &
               ALONG CALCITE VEINS IN PCE 1A;

  Replacement: CALCITE

               QUARTZ
               MICROXTLLINE;


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1350  Analyst: Shibata, T.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   256.35
Core:  30   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   252.00
Sect:  3    Top of Section Depth(m):   255.00

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1 (1-11), 2 (13-23), 3 (26-32), 4 (36-40),
               5A (41-52), 5B (54-60), 5C (54-69), 5D (70-71),
               6A (73-77), 6B (77-89), 6C (89-100), 6D (102-111),
               7 (113-125), 8 (129-131);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC,HOMOGENEOUS
               THROUGHOUT;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,CALCITE &/OR MICROXTLLINE QTZ-FILLED VEINS
               (0.5-1CM THICK);

  Alteration : EXTENSIVELY

  Replacement: CALCITE

               QUARTZ
               MICROXTLLINE;


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Shibata, T.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   258.50
Core:  31   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   257.00
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   257.00

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (0-6), 1B (5-15), 1C (14-30), 1D (30-39),
               2A (41-45), 2B (45-62), 2C (61-84), 2D (84-93),
               2E (93-116), 2F (115-124), 2G (123-135),
               2H (135-142), 2I (142-147);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC,QUITE HOMOGENEOUS
               THROUGHOUT;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,CALCITE &/OR CLAY-FILLED VEINS(0.5-1CM
               THICK);

  Alteration : EXTENSIVELY

  Comments   : MEDIUM GRAY(N5) TO MEDIUM DARK GRAY(N4);

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1250  Analyst: Shibata, T.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   259.75
Core:  31   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   257.00
Sect:  2    Top of Section Depth(m):   258.50

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (1-13), 1B (12-22), 1C (23-28), 2 (30-32),
               3 (35-42), 4 (45-50), 5 (52-59), 6D (62-70),
               7 (73-78), 8 (81-86), 9A (88-98), 9B (98-105),
               9C (105-117), 9D (118-125);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC,QUITE HOMOGENEOUS
               THROUGHOUT;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,CALCITE &/OR CLAY-FILLED VEINS(0.5-1CM
               THICK);

  Alteration : MOD TO EXTENSIVELY

  Comments   : MEDIUM GRAY(N5) TO MEDIUM DARK GRAY(N4);

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Leinen, M.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   267.50
Core:  32   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   266.00
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   266.00

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1 (0-3), 2A (5-30), 2B (28-55), 2C (52-63),
               2D (62-69), 2E (70-85), 2F (85-95), 2G (95-106),
               2H (106-115), 2I (115-121), 2J (121-130),
               2K (130-139), 2L (139-147);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC,QUITE HOMOGENEOUS
               THROUGHOUT;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,CALCITE &/OR CLAY-FILLED VEINS(0.2-1.5CM
               THICK);

  Alteration : MOD TO EXTENSIVELY
               PCES 2K+2L ARE SO BADLY ALTERED THAT THEY ARE
               BROKEN IN SEVERAL SMALL PCES,
               PCES 1-2D ARE EXTENSIVELY ALTERED;

  Comments   : MEDIUM GRAY(N5) TO MEDIUM DARK GRAY(N4);

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Leinen, M.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   269.00
Core:  32   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   266.00
Sect:  2    Top of Section Depth(m):   267.50

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (0-14), 1B (14-20), 2 (22-35), 3A (37-50),
               3B (50-58), 4 (60-66), 5A (68-79), 5B (79-85),
               5C (85-90), 5D (87-98), 5E (95-98), 5F (98-103),
               5G (103-106), 5H (103-106), 5I (106-117),
               5J (117-130), 5K (130-135), 5L (135-146);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC,QUITE HOMOGENEOUS
               BETWEEN 0-70CM;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,CALCITE &/OR CLAY-FILLED VEINS(0.2-1CM
               THICK);

  Alteration : EXTENSIVELY
               ALTERATION VEINS CAUSED MOST OF PCES TO FALL APART
               IN SMALLER FRAGMENTS;

  Comments   : MEDIUM GRAY(N5) TO DARK GRAY(N4);

  Vesicles   :
               Location:            Filling: CLAY
               SIZE INCREASES DOWNWARDS IN CORE(70-140CM);

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1400  Analyst: Leinen, M.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   270.40
Core:  32   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   266.00
Sect:  3    Top of Section Depth(m):   269.00

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (0-10), 1B (10-20), 1C (20-38), 1D (39-41),
               1E (41-50), 1F (50-66), 1G (65-77), 1H (77-90),
               1I (90-106), 1J (105-115), 1K (116-122),
               1L (122-140);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC,50-140CM QUITE
               HOMOGENOUS;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,CALCITE &/OR CLAY-FILLED VEINS(0.1-1CM
               THICK);

  Alteration : EXTENSIVELY
               SIZE OF ALTERATION CLAY DECREASES FROM THE TOP TO
               ABOUT 50CM;
               MOD
               PCE 1H;

  Comments   : MEDIUM GRAY(N5) TO DARK GRAY(N4);

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1200  Analyst: Leinen, M.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   271.70
Core:  32   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   266.00
Sect:  4    Top of Section Depth(m):   270.50

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (0-15), 1B (15-28), 1C (28-45), 1D (45-53),
               1E (53-60), 1F (61-74), 1G (74-80), 1H (80-88),
               1I (88-96), 1J (96-102), 1K (102-107), 2 (110-119);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC,QUITE HOMOGENEOUS
               EXCEPT AT 68-70CM;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,CALCITE &/OR CLAY-FILLED VEINS(0.1-1CM
               THICK);

  Alteration : EXTENSIVELY
               CLAY ALTERATION IS MORE PROMINENT;

  Comments   : MEDIUM GRAY(N5) TO DARK GRAY(N4);

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1300  Analyst:
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   276.30
Core:  33   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   275.00
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   275.00

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1 (0-18), 2A (21-34), 2B (35-39), 2C (39-56),
               2D (56-90), 2E (90-100), 2F (100-121), 2G (121-130);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC,QUITE HOMOGENEOUS
               THROUGHOUT;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,CALCITE &/OR CLAY-FILLED VEINS(0.1-0.5CM
               THICK);

  Alteration : EXTENSIVELY

  Comments   : MEDIUM-TO-DARK-GRAY(N5-N4);

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1450  Analyst:
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   277.95
Core:  33   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   275.00
Sect:  2    Top of Section Depth(m):   276.50

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (0-63), 1B (62-74), 1C (74-80), 1D (81-90),
               1E (90-125), 1F (125-145);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC,QUITE HOMOGENEOUS
               THROUGHOUT;

  Structure  : MASSIVE,VERY FEW CALCITE &/OR CLAY-FILLED VEINS(0.1-
               1CM THICK);

  Alteration : EXTENSIVELY

  Comments   : MEDIUM-TO-DARK-GRAY(N5-N4);

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1050  Analyst:
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   279.05
Core:  33   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   275.00
Sect:  3    Top of Section Depth(m):   278.00

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (0-7), 1B (7-11), 1C (12-30), 1D (32-53),
               1E (51-60), 1F (65-78), 1G (79-90), 1H (90-102);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC;

  Structure  : SOMEWHAT MORE MASSIVE THAN EARLIER CORES,ONLY ONE
               CALCITE &/OR CLAY-FILLED VEIN(0.5CM THICK);

  Alteration : EXTENSIVELY
               CORE LESS ALTERED THAN PRECEDING CORES;

  Comments   : MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY(N5-N4);

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst:
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   285.50
Core:  34   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   284.00
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   284.00

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (1-33), 1B (33-60), 1C (60-78), 1D (77-121),
               1E (133-150);

  Texture    : FINE-TO-MEDIUM-GRAINED,APHYRIC,QUITE HOMOGENEOUS
               THROUGHOUT;

  Structure  : CALCITE &/OR CLAY-FILLED VEINS,MASSIVE;

  Alteration : MODERATELY

  Comments   : MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY(N5-N4);

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1400  Analyst: Shibata, T.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   286.90
Core:  34   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   284.00
Sect:  2    Top of Section Depth(m):   285.50

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (0-13), 1B (13-27), 1C (27-45), 1D (43-52),
               1E (50-60), 1F (59-68), 1G (67-80), 1H (80-140);

  Texture    : FINE-GRAINED,APHYRIC,GRAINSIZE GRADUALLY DECREASES
               TOWARDS THE BOTTOM;

  Structure  : CALCITE &/OR CLAY-FILLED VEINS,MASSIVE;

  Alteration : MODERATELY

  Replacement: CALCITE

               CLAY


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/ 250  Analyst: Shibata, T.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   287.25
Core:  34   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   284.00
Sect:  3    Top of Section Depth(m):   287.00

LITHOLOGY: DOLERITE;

  Piece No.  : PCES 1A (1-10), 1B (10-23);

  Texture    : FINE-GRAINED,APHYRIC;

  Structure  : MASSIVE;

  Alteration : MOD

  Comments   : MEDIUM-TO-MEDIUM-DARK GRAY(N5-N4);


Leg : 63    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  250/ 350  Analyst: Shibata, T.
Hole: 473   Sample Midpoint (m)    :   287.35
Core:  34   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   284.00
Sect:  3    Top of Section Depth(m):   287.25

LITHOLOGY: BASALT;

  Piece No.  : PCES 2 (25-35);

  Structure  : MASSIVE;

  Alteration : MOD

  Comments   : MEDIUM-DARK GRAY(N4);

  Vesicles   : Size(mm):       <1   Percent:
               Location:            Filling: CLAY

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE
               Size(mm):          1


    

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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