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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1200/1230  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   152.72   Sect/Pc #:  1/

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL PHYRIC BASALT
       DOLERITE-DIABASE;
       Texture: PHYRIC,DIABASIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    1%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    3%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    7%)
             SOME FRESH(2%),SOME ALTERED(5%),XENOLITHS(?) OR
             PLAGIOCLASIC AGGREGATES(ANDESITE?,ALBITE?)*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             PYROXENE                  (   40%)

             MAGNETITE                 (  3-5%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Location: GNDMASS+VEINS  Replacing: PHENOS

             GOETHITE
             Location: GNDMASS        Replacing: PHENOS

             ALBITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR ALBITE*

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CHLORITE+GOETHI
             Shape: TE




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1200/1231  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   152.72   Sect/Pc #:  1/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    1%)

             PYROXENE                  (   40%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)

             IRON ORE                  (   10%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (    4%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS;

             OTHER                     (   TR%)
             ACCESSORIES,% BY MODAL ANALYSES*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1460/1480  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   152.97   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 8

ROCK = AUGITE-PLAG-OL PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SIMILAR TO 7-1-120-123;
       Texture: PHYRIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- AUGITE                    (    4%)

             OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    4%)
             SOME FRESH(2%),SOME ALTERED(2%)*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR OL;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (50-55%)

             PYROXENE                  (25-30%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             SILICA
             Location: VEINS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR SILICA*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   40/  70  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   153.06   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 2

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SIMILAR TO 7-1-146-148 BUT MORE PYX;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    4%)
             SOME FRESH(3%),SOME ALTERED(1%);

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    4%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (40-45%)

             PYROXENE                  (40-45%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             GOETHITE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   40/  71  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   153.06   Sect/Pc #:  2/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    I%)

             PYROXENE                  (   43%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   43%)

             IRON ORE                  (    8%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (    7%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS;

             OTHER                     (   TR%)
             ACCESSORIES,% BY MODAL ANALYSES*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  300/ 330  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   153.32   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 6

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: PHYRIC,DIABASIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    9%)
             SOME FRESH(6%),SOME ALTERED(3%);

             OLIVINE                   (    1%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    5%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   55%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             PYROXENE                  (   35%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Morphology: SKELETAL
             INCLUDES MAGN+ILMENITE*

Alteration - ALBITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR ALBITE;

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             GOETHITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     .3-3
             Percent:     5
             Filling: CHLORITE+CARB




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  400/ 430  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   153.42   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 6

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL-BIOTITE PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (  2-3%)
             ALTERED;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    7%)
             SOME FRESH(5%),SOME ALTERED(2%);

             BIOTITE
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR BIOTITE,CHLORITIZED*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   55%)

             PYROXENE                  (25-30%)

             MAGNETITE                 (  3-5%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Location: VEINS          Replacing: PHENOS

             ALBITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CARBONATE
             Location: VEINS

Vesicles   -
             Filling: CHLORITE+CARB




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  400/ 431  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   153.42   Sect/Pc #:  2/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PYROXENE                  (   35%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             IRON ORE                  (   15%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (   10%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS;

             OTHER                     (   TR%)
             ACCESSORIES,% BY MODAL ANALYSES*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1450/1480  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   154.47   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 17

ROCK = AUGITE-PLAG-OL MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: DIABASIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    4%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    2%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (50-55%)

             PYROXENE                  (30-35%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    3%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CARBONATE
             Location: VEINS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  540/ 580  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   155.06   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 8

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL-BIOTITE PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: PHYRIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    4%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
             ALTERED;

             BIOTITE
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR BIOTITE,CHLORITIZED*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (50-55%)

             PYROXENE                  (35-40%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             ALBITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR ALBITE;

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             BIOTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR BIOTITE*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  540/ 581  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   155.06   Sect/Pc #:  3/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    2%)

             PYROXENE                  (   40%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   48%)

             IRON ORE                  (    7%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (    3%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS;

             OTHER                     (   TR%)
             ACCESSORIES,% BY MODAL ANALYSES*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  910/ 930  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   155.42   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 13

ROCK = AUGITE-PLAG MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- AUGITE                    (  3-4%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  2-3%)

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (50-55%)

             PYROXENE                  (   30%)

             MAGNETITE                 (  3-5%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1420/1450  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   155.93   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 19

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: DIABASIC,SUBOPHITIC,PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    4%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  4-5%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (50-55%)

             PYROXENE                  (30-35%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    3%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  300/ 330  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   156.32   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 4

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       Texture: DIABASIC,SUBOPHITIC,MOD PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  2-3%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    4%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)

             PYROXENE                  (35-40%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    3%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:     1
             Filling: CHLORITE




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  770/ 800  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   156.79   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 9

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SAME AS 7-4-30-33;




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1130/1160  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   157.14   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 13

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SAME AS 7-4-30-33;




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   40/  70  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   157.56   Sect/Pc #:  5/PCE 1

ROCK = DOLERITE-BASALT
       SIMILAR TO 7-4-113-116 BUT WITH GREEN CHLORITE(?)
       AND MONTMORILLONITE(?-COPPER MONTMORILLONITE)
       AMYGDULES;

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE
             ZONED*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  130/ 160  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   157.64   Sect/Pc #:  5/PCE 2

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL-BIOTITE PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: DIABASIC,SUBOPHITIC,PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    4%)
             SOME FRESH(3%),SOME ALTERED(1%);

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    6%)
             SOME FRESH(5%),SOME ALTERED(1%);

             BIOTITE
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR BIOTITE*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (50-55%)

             PYROXENE                  (35-40%)
             GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES OF PLAG AND AUGITE;

             MAGNETITE                 (  3-4%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  630/ 660  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   158.14   Sect/Pc #:  5/PCE 12

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL-BIOTITE PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SIMILAR TO SECTION 4;

Alteration - CARBONATE
             Location: VEINS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  680/ 710  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   158.20   Sect/Pc #:  5/PCE 13

ROCK = OL-AUGITE-PLAG PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: DIABASIC,SUBOPHITIC,PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    6%)
             SOME FRESH(4%),SOME ALTERED(2%)*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (50-55%)

             PYROXENE                  (30-35%)

             MAGNETITE                 (  3-5%)

Alteration - SMECTITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CARBONATE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             BIOTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR BIOTITE*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  680/ 711  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   158.20   Sect/Pc #:  5/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    2%)

             PYROXENE                  (   35%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   53%)

             IRON ORE                  (    6%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (    4%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS;

             OTHER                     (   TR%)
             ACCESSORIES;

             PYRITE                    (   TR%)
             % BY MODAL ANALYSES*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1260/1290  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   151.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   7   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   158.78   Sect/Pc #:  5/PCE 20

ROCK = OL-AUGITE-PLAG PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SIMILAR TO 7-5-68-71;

Alteration - ALBITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR ALBITE*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1290/1320  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   162.31   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 8

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: DIABASIC,SUBOPHITIC,MOD PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  4-5%)
             SOME FRESH(3%),SOME ALTERED(1-2%)*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)

             PYROXENE                  (35-40%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)

Alteration - IDDINGSITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLORITE
             Location: VEINS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1350/1380  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   162.37   Sect/Pc #:  1/

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    2%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    3%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             Size(mm):      .01-1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (45-50%)

             PYROXENE                  (40-50%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)

Alteration - ALBITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR ALBITE;

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             IDDINGSITE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1380/1410  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   162.39   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 9

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SAME AS 8-1-129-132;
       Texture: MOD PHYRIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             GLOMEROPHYRIC CLUSTERS*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  200/ 230  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   162.72   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 5

ROCK = PL-AUG-OL-BIOT MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: DIABASIC,OPHITIC,MOD PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    2%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)

             BIOTITE

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    1%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (50-55%)

             PYROXENE                  (30-35%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             GOETHITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             BIOTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             BIOTITE-IDDINGSITE*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  650/ 680  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   163.17   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 12

ROCK = PL-AUG-OL-BIOT MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SIMILAR TO 8-2-20-23;

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             GLOMEROPHYRIC AGGREGATES*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1380/1410  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   163.89   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 23

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL-BIOTITE PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: PHYRIC,OPHITIC,SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)

             AUGITE                    (    3%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (  5-6%)
             SOME FRESH(3-4%),SOME ALTERED(2%);

             BIOTITE
             CHLORITIZED*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (40-45%)

             PYROXENE                  (40-45%)
             POIKILITIC INCLUSIONS OF PLAG IN AUGITE;

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             IDDINGSITE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  200/ 230  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   164.22   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 2

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL-BIOTITE PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: SUBOPHITIC,PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    3%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
             SOME FRESH(4%),SOME ALTERED(1%);

             BIOTITE
             CHLORITIZED*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (40-45%)

             PYROXENE                  (40-45%)

             ILMENITE                  (    3%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             BIOTITE
             Replacing: PHENOS
             ID UNCERTAIN FOR BIOTITE*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  840/ 870  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   164.86   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 10

ROCK = PL-AUG-OL-BIOT MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SIMILAR TO 8-3-20-23;




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1370/1400  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   165.39   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 17

ROCK = PL-AUG-OL-BIOT MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SIMILAR TO 8-3-20-23;

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: GLASS+PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1400/1430  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   165.42   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 17

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL PHYRIC DOLERITE BASALT;
       Texture: SUBDIABASIC,SUBOPHITIC,PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (  3-4%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
             SOME FRESH,SOME ALTERED*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)
             Size(mm):       .1-1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (45-50%)
             Morphology: LATHS

             PYROXENE                  (30-35%)
             POIKILITIC PLAG LATHS IN AUGITE;

             MAGNETITE                 (  3-5%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             GOETHITE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1400/1431  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   165.42   Sect/Pc #:  3/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (   TR%)

             PYROXENE                  (   35%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (   10%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS;

             OTHER                     (   TR%)
             ACCESSORIES;

             IRON ORE                  (   15%)

             PYRITE                    (   TR%)
             % BY MODAL ANALYSES*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1440/1470  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   165.46   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 17

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT;
       Texture: DIABASIC,SUBOPHITIC,PHYRIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    2%)
             ALTERED;

             AUGITE                    (    3%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (  1-2%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (50-55%)

             PYROXENE                  (30-40%)

             MAGNETITE                 (    5%)

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  120/ 150  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   165.64   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 2

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SIMILAR TO 8-3-144-147;

Phenocrysts- BIOTITE
             XENOLITH OF VERMICULATE BIOTITE(?)*




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  190/ 220  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   165.71   Sect/Pc #:  4/

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SIMILAR TO 8-4-12-15*

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             GOETHITE
             Replacing: PHENOS




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  730/ 760  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   166.25   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 12

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SAME AS 8-4-19-22;

Alteration - CHLORITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             CHLOROPHAEITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

             GOETHITE
             Replacing: PHENOS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:   0-1
             Filling: CHLORITE




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1270/1300  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   166.79   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 4

ROCK = PLAG-AUGITE-OL MOD PHYRIC DOLERITE-BASALT
       SAME AS 8-4-73-76;

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE
             GLOMEROPHYRIC CLUSTERS;

             BIOTITE
             VERMICULATE BIOTITE*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE
             POIKILITIC PLAG IN AUGITE*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):     TO 3
             Percent:   0-1
             Filling: CHLORITE+CARBON
             Shape: ATE




Leg : 38    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1270/1301  Describer: Kharin, G.
Hole: 342   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   161.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:   8   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   166.79   Sect/Pc #:  4/

ROCK = BASALT*

Groundmass - PYROXENE                  (   42%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   43%)

             IRON ORE                  (   10%)

             ALTERED GLASS             (    5%)
             PLUS MESOSTASIS;

             OTHER                     (   TR%)
             ACCESSORIES,% BY MODAL ANALYSES*




    

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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