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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):     0.00    Silt:
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :     0.80    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CLAYEY SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  ()
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (50%);  FORAMINIFERA (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (10%);
DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (05%);  SPICULE (10%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1450       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):     0.00    Silt:
Core:   1   Sample Depth (m) :     1.45    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CLAYEY SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  ()
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (45%);  IRON (05%);  GLASS (10%);
CARBONATE (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (05%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (05%);  SPICULE (10%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):     1.80    Silt:
Core:   2   Sample Depth (m) :     2.60    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: MICRONOD-BEARING CLAYEY SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (28%);  MICRONODULE (15%);  CARBONATE (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (04%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (25%);
SPICULE (01%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1300       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):     1.80    Silt:
Core:   2   Sample Depth (m) :     3.10    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (30%);  GLASS (05%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (20%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (07%);  SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   100       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):     1.80    Silt:
Core:   2   Sample Depth (m) :     5.95    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: SILICEOUS MARL

Components:  ()
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (35%);  IRON (05%);  CARBONATE (03%);
FORAMINIFERA (07%);  NANNOFOSSIL (25%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (05%);  SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   600       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    10.60    Silt:
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :    11.20    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CALCAREOUS RAD OOZE

Components:  ()
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (30%);  GLASS (05%);  CARBONATE (08%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (20%);  DIATOM (05%);
RADIOLARIA (30%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1000       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    10.60    Silt:
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :    13.10    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: PYRITE-BEARING SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (20%);  GLASS (03%);  PYRITE (10%);
CARBONATE (15%);  FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (07%);
DIATOM (05%);  RADIOLARIA (20%);  SPICULE (02%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   200       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    10.60    Silt:
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :    13.80    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: SILICEOUS MARL

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (21%);  GLASS (04%);  PYRITE (01%);
CARBONATE (20%);  FORAMINIFERA (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (15%);
DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (15%);  SPICULE (01%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   310       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    10.60    Silt:
Core:   4   Sample Depth (m) :    13.91    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: PYRITE-BEARING CALC & SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  ()
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (22%);  PYRITE (10%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (20%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (20%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   550       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    15.00    Silt:
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :    15.55    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CALCAREOUS-SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (35%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (02%);
CARBONATE (15%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (10%);
DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (15%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);
IRON (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   960       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    15.00    Silt:
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :    15.96    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: PYRITE-BEARING SILICEOUS MARL

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (35%);  PYRITE (15%);  CARBONATE (20%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (15%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   300       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    15.00    Silt:
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :    16.80    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: SILICEOUS MARL

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (30%);  CARBONATE (20%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);
NANNOFOSSIL (20%);  DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):    50       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    15.00    Silt:
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :    18.05    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CALCAREOUS-SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (30%);  CARBONATE (30%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (20%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   270       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    15.00    Silt:
Core:   5   Sample Depth (m) :    18.27    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CARBON & CALC-BEARING PYRITE SI OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (10%);  GLASS (02%);  PYRITE (30%);
ORGANIC DEBRIS (05%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (04%);
NANNOFOSSIL (04%);  DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (20%);
SPICULE (02%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1130       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    23.80    Silt:
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :    26.43    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: SILICEOUS CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (27%);  GLASS (03%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (08%);  NANNOFOSSIL (25%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   400       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    23.80    Silt:
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :    27.20    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (30%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (05%);  DIATOM (20%);  RADIOLARIA (20%);
SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (08%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   850       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    23.80    Silt:
Core:   7   Sample Depth (m) :    27.65    Clay:

Age : QUATERNARY
Name: SILICEOUS CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (17%);  GLASS (04%);  CARBONATE (30%);
FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (06%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (20%);  SPICULE (01%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (04%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):    40       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    32.60    Silt:
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :    32.64    Clay:

Age : PLEISTOCENE
Name: CARBONATE NODULE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (10%);  CARBONATE (82%);  FORAMINIFERA (03%);
RADIOLARIA (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   900       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    32.60    Silt:
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :    33.50    Clay:

Age : PLEISTOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS RAD OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (35%);  GLASS (03%);  CARBONATE (15%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (05%);  DIATOM (05%);
RADIOLARIA (25%);  SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   140       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    32.60    Silt:
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :    34.24    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: PYRITE-BEARING CALC SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (33%);  GLASS (02%);  PYRITE (10%);
CARBONATE (15%);  NANNOFOSSIL (05%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (15%);  SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   750       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    32.60    Silt:
Core:   9   Sample Depth (m) :    34.85    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: CALC CLAYEY SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
HEAVY MINERAL (01%);  CLAY MINERAL (52%);  GLASS (04%);
PYRITE (02%);  CARBONATE (12%);  DIATOM (09%);
RADIOLARIA (16%);  SPICULE (04%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   200       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    37.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :    37.20    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS MARL

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (35%);  CARBONATE (25%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);
NANNOFOSSIL (15%);  DIATOM (05%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   500       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    37.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :    37.50    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: MAGNESION CALCITE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
GLASS (02%);  CARBONATE (98%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   900       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    37.00    Silt:
Core:  10   Sample Depth (m) :    39.40    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: ASH-BEAARING SILICEOUS MARL

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (37%);  GLASS (08%);  CARBONATE (20%);
NANNOFOSSIL (10%);  DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):    20       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    41.40    Silt:
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :    42.92    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS MARL

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (39%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (20%);
NANNOFOSSIL (10%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (15%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1400       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    41.40    Silt:
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :    44.30    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS MARL

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (34%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (15%);
FORAMINIFERA (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (15%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   640       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    41.40    Silt:
Core:  11   Sample Depth (m) :    45.04    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS & CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (23%);  PYRITE (02%);  CARBONATE (15%);
FORAMINIFERA (15%);  NANNOFOSSIL (15%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    45.80    Silt:
Core:  12   Sample Depth (m) :    46.90    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
HEAVY MINERAL (01%);  CLAY MINERAL (27%);  GLASS (05%);
CARBONATE (15%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (10%);
DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (15%);  SPICULE (05%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   100       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    45.80    Silt:
Core:  12   Sample Depth (m) :    48.90    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (35%);  GLASS (05%);  CARBONATE (15%);
NANNOFOSSIL (05%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (15%);
SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   980       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    50.20    Silt:
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :    51.18    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (34%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (02%);
CARBONATE (12%);  FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (15%);
DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (15%);  SPICULE (05%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1420       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    50.20    Silt:
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :    51.62    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: PYR-BEARING CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (34%);  PYRITE (05%);  CARBONATE (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (10%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (15%);
SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);  IRON (01%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   100       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    50.20    Silt:
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :    51.80    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (30%);  GLASS (03%);  PYRITE (02%);
CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (15%);
DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (15%);  SPICULE (05%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1000       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    50.20    Silt:
Core:  13   Sample Depth (m) :    54.20    Clay:

Age : UPPER PLIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (35%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (15%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (10%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (15%);  SPICULE (02%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1000       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.60    Silt:
Core:  14   Sample Depth (m) :    57.10    Clay:

Age : MIDDLE PLIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (35%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (15%);  RADIOLARIA (15%);  SPICULE (02%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);  IRON (01%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   400       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    54.60    Silt:
Core:  14   Sample Depth (m) :    58.00    Clay:

Age : MIDDLE PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (33%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (01%);
CARBONATE (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (05%);  DIATOM (20%);
RADIOLARIA (20%);  SPICULE (10%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   620       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    59.00    Silt:
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :    61.12    Clay:

Age : MIDDLE PLIOCENE
Name: MICROXTALLINE CARBONATE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CARBONATE (99%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   900       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    59.00    Silt:
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :    61.40    Clay:

Age : MIDDLE PLIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS-SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (30%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (15%);
FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (15%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (15%);  SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);
IRON (01%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1400       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    59.00    Silt:
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :    61.90    Clay:

Age : MIDDLE PLIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (25%);  GLASS (02%);  PYRITE (01%);
CARBONATE (15%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (20%);
DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (15%);  SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   200       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    59.00    Silt:
Core:  15   Sample Depth (m) :    62.20    Clay:

Age : MIDDLE PLIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (23%);  GLASS (02%);  PYRITE (05%);
CARBONATE (15%);  NANNOFOSSIL (20%);  DIATOM (15%);
SPICULE (15%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1000       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    63.40    Silt:
Core:  16   Sample Depth (m) :    65.90    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (28%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (01%);
CARBONATE (20%);  NANNOFOSSIL (20%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   100       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    67.80    Silt:
Core:  17   Sample Depth (m) :    69.40    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (15%);  CARBONATE (25%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);
NANNOFOSSIL (25%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   100       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    72.20    Silt:
Core:  18   Sample Depth (m) :    72.30    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (17%);  GLASS (02%);  PYRITE (01%);
CARBONATE (25%);  NANNOFOSSIL (25%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    76.60    Silt:
Core:  19   Sample Depth (m) :    77.70    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (17%);  CARBONATE (25%);  FORAMINIFERA (03%);
NANNOFOSSIL (35%);  DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (05%);
SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1300       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    76.60    Silt:
Core:  19   Sample Depth (m) :    79.40    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (22%);  GLASS (03%);  CARBONATE (15%);
NANNOFOSSIL (35%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (05%);
SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    81.00    Silt:
Core:  20   Sample Depth (m) :    83.60    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS SILICEOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (25%);  GLASS (02%);  PYRITE (02%);
CARBONATE (15%);  FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (20%);
DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   500       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    81.00    Silt:
Core:  20   Sample Depth (m) :    84.50    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (05%);  CARBONATE (20%);  NANNOFOSSIL (45%);
DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (05%);  SPICULE (10%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   600       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    85.40    Silt:
Core:  21   Sample Depth (m) :    87.50    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (15%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (25%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);  DIATOM (02%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   100       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    85.40    Silt:
Core:  21   Sample Depth (m) :    88.50    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS-BEARING CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (17%);  PYRITE (03%);  CARBONATE (20%);
FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);  DIATOM (05%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (02%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   950       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    85.40    Silt:
Core:  21   Sample Depth (m) :    89.35    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS-BEARING CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (18%);  CARBONATE (20%);  FORAMINIFERA (03%);
NANNOFOSSIL (35%);  DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SPICULE (02%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1070       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    94.20    Silt:
Core:  23   Sample Depth (m) :    96.77    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (15%);  PYRITE (02%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (45%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (05%);  SPICULE (03%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   350       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    98.60    Silt:
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   100.45    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: GLAUC-SILICEOUS-BEARING CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (07%);  GLASS (02%);  GLAUCONITE (10%);
PYRITE (06%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);
NANNOFOSSIL (40%);  DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (05%);
SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   400       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    98.60    Silt:
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   100.50    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (18%);  CARBONATE (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);
DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    98.60    Silt:
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   101.20    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (13%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);
NANNOFOSSIL (45%);  DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1280       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):    98.60    Silt:
Core:  24   Sample Depth (m) :   101.38    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (09%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (04%);
CARBONATE (15%);  FORAMINIFERA (17%);  NANNOFOSSIL (35%);
DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (15%);  SPICULE (05%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (04%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1130       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   111.80    Silt:
Core:  27   Sample Depth (m) :   112.93    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (16%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (45%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   450       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   120.60    Silt:
Core:  29   Sample Depth (m) :   121.05    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (13%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (45%);  DIATOM (12%);  RADIOLARIA (12%);
SPICULE (03%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   700       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   120.60    Silt:
Core:  29   Sample Depth (m) :   122.80    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (10%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (15%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (45%);  DIATOM (13%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (02%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   880       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   120.60    Silt:
Core:  29   Sample Depth (m) :   124.48    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS-BEARING NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (23%);  CARBONATE (15%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);
DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   125.00    Silt:
Core:  30   Sample Depth (m) :   127.30    Clay:

Age : NEOGENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (10%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (02%);
CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (45%);
DIATOM (12%);  RADIOLARIA (12%);  SPICULE (04%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   300       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   129.40    Silt:
Core:  31   Sample Depth (m) :   131.20    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (08%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   300       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   129.40    Silt:
Core:  31   Sample Depth (m) :   131.20    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: PYR-BEARING SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (13%);  PYRITE (05%);  CARBONATE (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (45%);  DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   850       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   129.40    Silt:
Core:  31   Sample Depth (m) :   131.75    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (16%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (45%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (02%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1200       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   129.40    Silt:
Core:  31   Sample Depth (m) :   132.10    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (15%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (02%);
CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (45%);
DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (03%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   600       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   133.80    Silt:
Core:  32   Sample Depth (m) :   134.40    Clay:

Age : LOWER PLIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (13%);  PYRITE (02%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   142.60    Silt:
Core:  34   Sample Depth (m) :   145.20    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS-BEARING DIATOM OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (19%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (07%);
NANNOFOSSIL (08%);  DIATOM (50%);  RADIOLARIA (07%);
SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   550       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   142.60    Silt:
Core:  34   Sample Depth (m) :   146.15    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (14%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (01%);
CARBONATE (05%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);
DIATOM (20%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   700       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   147.00    Silt:
Core:  35   Sample Depth (m) :   147.70    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (18%);  PYRITE (03%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (04%);  NANNOFOSSIL (35%);  DIATOM (20%);
RADIOLARIA (05%);  SPICULE (02%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);
IRON (01%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1400       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   151.40    Silt:
Core:  36   Sample Depth (m) :   152.80    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (19%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (35%);  DIATOM (20%);  RADIOLARIA (08%);
SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   600       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   151.40    Silt:
Core:  36   Sample Depth (m) :   153.50    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (15%);  PYRITE (05%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (02%);  SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   151.40    Silt:
Core:  36   Sample Depth (m) :   153.70    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (12%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);  DIATOM (20%);
RADIOLARIA (08%);  SPICULE (02%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1050       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   155.80    Silt:
Core:  37   Sample Depth (m) :   156.85    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (13%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);
NANNOFOSSIL (55%);  DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (05%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   250       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   155.80    Silt:
Core:  37   Sample Depth (m) :   157.55    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (05%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (20%);  RADIOLARIA (07%);
SPICULE (03%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   450       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   164.60    Silt:
Core:  39   Sample Depth (m) :   166.55    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (10%);  GLASS (03%);  PYRITE (02%);
CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (45%);
DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (07%);  SPICULE (03%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1350       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   164.60    Silt:
Core:  39   Sample Depth (m) :   167.45    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (15%);  PYRITE (02%);  CARBONATE (07%);
FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (03%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   600       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   169.00    Silt:
Core:  40   Sample Depth (m) :   169.60    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (12%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (05%);
NANNOFOSSIL (45%);  DIATOM (12%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SPICULE (03%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   350       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   173.40    Silt:
Core:  41   Sample Depth (m) :   173.75    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (19%);  GLASS (02%);  PYRITE (01%);
CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (35%);
DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (08%);  SPICULE (04%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (08%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   400       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   173.40    Silt:
Core:  41   Sample Depth (m) :   175.30    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (14%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (45%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (04%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   177.80    Silt:
Core:  42   Sample Depth (m) :   180.10    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS-BEARING NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (18%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   700       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   177.80    Silt:
Core:  42   Sample Depth (m) :   181.50    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (20%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (01%);
CARBONATE (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (35%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (08%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   182.20    Silt:
Core:  43   Sample Depth (m) :   183.00    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS-BEARING NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (08%);  PYRITE (02%);  CARBONATE (15%);
FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (04%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (08%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):    30       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   182.20    Silt:
Core:  43   Sample Depth (m) :   183.73    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (14%);  GLASS (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (05%);  NANNOFOSSIL (45%);  DIATOM (12%);
RADIOLARIA (07%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (06%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):    70       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   182.20    Silt:
Core:  43   Sample Depth (m) :   185.27    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS-BEARING NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (15%);  PYRITE (02%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (10%);
RADIOLARIA (04%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (08%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   300       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   186.60    Silt:
Core:  44   Sample Depth (m) :   188.40    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (10%);  PYRITE (02%);  CARBONATE (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (18%);  RADIOLARIA (05%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1000       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   186.60    Silt:
Core:  44   Sample Depth (m) :   189.10    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (15%);  PYRITE (03%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);  DIATOM (20%);
RADIOLARIA (03%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (07%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1400       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   195.40    Silt:
Core:  46   Sample Depth (m) :   196.80    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (11%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (18%);
RADIOLARIA (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1200       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   199.80    Silt:
Core:  47   Sample Depth (m) :   201.00    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (08%);  PYRITE (02%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (20%);
RADIOLARIA (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   204.20    Silt:
Core:  48   Sample Depth (m) :   206.50    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (13%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (02%);
NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (05%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1250       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   208.60    Silt:
Core:  49   Sample Depth (m) :   209.85    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS-BEARING NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (15%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (01%);
CARBONATE (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   120       Sand:        Sect: CC
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   208.60    Silt:
Core:  49   Sample Depth (m) :   210.55    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS-BEARING NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (12%);  PYRITE (02%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (03%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1150       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   213.00    Silt:
Core:  50   Sample Depth (m) :   215.65    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (10%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (01%);  NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (08%);  SPICULE (02%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):    70       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   213.00    Silt:
Core:  50   Sample Depth (m) :   216.07    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (25%);  PYRITE (02%);  CARBONATE (08%);
NANNOFOSSIL (35%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (12%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   850       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   213.00    Silt:
Core:  50   Sample Depth (m) :   216.85    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (14%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (07%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   200       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   217.40    Silt:
Core:  51   Sample Depth (m) :   219.10    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (08%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (01%);
CARBONATE (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   600       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   217.40    Silt:
Core:  51   Sample Depth (m) :   219.50    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (06%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (08%);  SPICULE (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (02%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   160       Sand:        Sect:  3
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   217.40    Silt:
Core:  51   Sample Depth (m) :   220.56    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Minor lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (22%);  CARBONATE (10%);  FORAMINIFERA (01%);
NANNOFOSSIL (40%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (08%);
SPICULE (04%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   800       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   221.80    Silt:
Core:  52   Sample Depth (m) :   222.60    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (16%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (03%);  NANNOFOSSIL (40%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SPICULE (02%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1200       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   221.80    Silt:
Core:  52   Sample Depth (m) :   224.50    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (12%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (50%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (05%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   226.20    Silt:
Core:  53   Sample Depth (m) :   227.30    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (28%);  GLASS (01%);  PYRITE (02%);
CARBONATE (10%);  NANNOFOSSIL (30%);  DIATOM (15%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (04%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1000       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   226.20    Silt:
Core:  53   Sample Depth (m) :   228.70    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS NANNO OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (27%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
FORAMINIFERA (02%);  NANNOFOSSIL (35%);  DIATOM (12%);
RADIOLARIA (10%);  SILICOFLAGELLATE (03%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):   770       Sand:        Sect:  1
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   230.60    Silt:
Core:  54   Sample Depth (m) :   231.37    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: CALCAREOUS-BEARING SILICEOUS CLAY

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (59%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (05%);  DIATOM (10%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



Leg : 68    Top Int Depth(mm):  1100       Sand:        Sect:  2
Hole: 503A  Top Core Depth(m):   230.60    Silt:
Core:  54   Sample Depth (m) :   233.20    Clay:

Age : UPPER MIOCENE
Name: SILICEOUS & CALCAREOUS OOZE

Components:  (Dominant lithology)
======================================================================
CLAY MINERAL (34%);  PYRITE (01%);  CARBONATE (10%);
NANNOFOSSIL (25%);  DIATOM (15%);  RADIOLARIA (10%);
SILICOFLAGELLATE (05%);



    

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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