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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/ 600  Analyst: Marsh, N.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   240.60
Core:  19   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   240.00
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   240.00

LITHOLOGY: SEDIMENT;


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  600/ 630  Analyst: Marsh, N.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   240.63
Core:  19   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   240.00
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   240.60

LITHOLOGY: BASALTIC BRECCIA;

  Piece No.  : PCE NO PCE NUMBER ASSIGNED (60-62);

  Texture    : APHYRIC, MEDIUM-GRAINED, FRIABLE, NO EVIDENCE OF
               CHILL ZONE WITH SEDIMENTS ABOVE;

  Alteration : MOD;

  Comments   : DARK GREENISH BLACK COLOR, NO EVIDENCE OF BAKED
               CONTACT WITH SEDIMENTS ABOVE;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               CLINOPYROXENE
               POSSIBLE MAGN NEEDLES OR CHLORITE PLATES;

  Replacement: CALCITE

               ZEOLITE

               CHLORITE
               ID OF CHLORITE PLATES UNCERTAIN;

               SULFIDES
               ID UNCERTAIN FOR SULFIDES, A FEW DROPS OF DILUTE
               HCL EVOLVED HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS;


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/ 230  Analyst: Marsh, N.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   240.85
Core:  19   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   240.00
Sect: CC    Top of Section Depth(m):   240.72

LITHOLOGY: BASALTIC BRECCIA;
           A MIXTURE OF PEBBLES AND BASALTIC SAND;

  Piece No.  : PCE NO PCE NUMBER ASSIGNED (0-23);

  Texture    : APHYRIC, MEDIUM-GRAINED;
               PEBBLES ARE FRIABLE (0-10), PEBBLES ARE SOLID (10-
               23);

  Alteration : MOD
               (0-10), PEBBLES GREENISH BLACK;
               SLIGHTLY
               (10-23), PEBBLES LIGHT GRAY;

  Vesicles   : Size(mm):            Percent:     2

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               CLINOPYROXENE
               POSSIBLY MAGN NEEDLES OR CHLORITE PLATES;

  Replacement: CALCITE

               ZEOLITE

               CHLORITE
               ID UNCERTAIN FOR CHLORITE PLATES;


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Dick, H.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   245.00
Core:  20   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   243.50
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   243.50

LITHOLOGY: MASSIVE BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1 (0-32), 2A (33-42), 2B (42-50), 3 (54-58),
               4 (61-67), 5 (72-81), 6A (83-91), 6B (92-109),
               6C (109-133), 6D (133-150);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, COARSER SECTION AT (53-81);

  Alteration : FRESH
               SOME LARGE PLAGIOCLASE CORES SAUSSURITIZED;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               CLINOPYROXENE

  Replacement: CHLORITE


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1410  Analyst: Dick, H.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   246.41
Core:  20   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   243.50
Sect:  2    Top of Section Depth(m):   245.00

LITHOLOGY: MASSIVE BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (1-77), 1B (77-85), 1C (85-101),
               1D (102-107), 2 (110-120), 3 (123-133), 4 (136-141);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED;

  Structure  : TALCOSE VEINS ON FRACTURE SURFACE OF PCE 2 AND 3;

  Alteration : FRESH;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               CLINOPYROXENE

  Replacement: CHLORITE

               TALC


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Dick, H.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   248.00
Core:  20   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   243.50
Sect:  3    Top of Section Depth(m):   246.50

LITHOLOGY: MASSIVE BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1 (1-25), 2 (26-150);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED;

  Alteration : FRESH;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               CLINOPYROXENE

  Replacement: CHLORITE


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1170  Analyst: Dick, H.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   249.17
Core:  20   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   243.50
Sect:  4    Top of Section Depth(m):   248.00

LITHOLOGY: MASSIVE BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (1-51), 1B (52-66), 1C (67-74), 1D (73-82),
               2 (93-111), 3 (113-116);

  Texture    : MEDIUM TO FINE-GRAINED;

  Structure  : TALCOSE VEIN, 1MM WIDE AT (63-75);

  Alteration : FRESH;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               CLINOPYROXENE

  Replacement: CHLORITE

               TALC


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Dick, H.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   275.00
Core:  23   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   272.00
Sect:  2    Top of Section Depth(m):   273.50

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           BASALTIC SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1 (1-4), 2 (6-8), 3 (10-14), 4 (16-20),
               5 (22-26), 6 (27-33), 7 (35-37), 8 (38-40),
               9 (42-45), 10 (46-49), 11 (51-55), 12 (57-60),
               13 (62-71), 14 (73-91), 15 (93-97), 16 (98-103),
               17 (104-111), 18 (103-105), 19 (116-124),
               20 (125-130), 21 (132-135), 22A (136-142),
               22B (143-150);

  Texture    : GLASSY, PHENO RICH BASALT WITH ROPEY PAHOEHOE
               TEXTURE TO SURFACE (0-10), PLAG PHYRIC BASALT
               (10-150);

  Vesicles   : Size(mm): AMYGDALO   Percent: IDAL,
               Location:  AMYGDULES Filling:  LESS ABUNDANT 10
               Shape   : -150CM;

  Alteration : FRESH
               CLAY IN AMYGDULES IS SPONGY WHITE TO PALE GREEN
               CALCITE AND PYRITE FOUND ON FRACTURE SURFACES;

  Vesicles   : Size(mm):     .5-2   Percent:     5

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               ( 5-15%)
               Size(mm):       2-10
               0-10CM, SPINEL INCLUSIONS;

               PLAGIOCLASE               ( 5-20%)
               Size(mm):        2-6
               10-150CM, SPINEL INCLUSIONS;

               SPINEL
               Size(mm):       2-10
               0-10CM;

               SPINEL
               Size(mm):         .2
               10-150CM;

               OLIVINE                   (   <1%)
               Size(mm):        2-3
               FOUND ONLY IN (0-10);

  Replacement: CALCITE

               PYRITE

               CLAY

               ZEOLITE


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1400  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   279.90
Core:  24   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   278.50
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   278.50

LITHOLOGY: PLAG MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT;
           BASALTIC SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1 (1-15), 2 (17-25), 3 (27-34), 4 (36-41),
               5 (44-46), 6 (48-51), 7 (53-60), 8A (61-76),
               8B (76-86), 8C (86-94), 9A (95-97), 9B (97-101),
               9C (102-114), 10A (115-120), 10B (122-126),
               10C (127-139);

  Structure  : AMYGDULES 5-10% AND 2MM IN SIZE AT 0-45CM, AT 45-140
               1-3% AMYGDULES AND 3-10MM IN SIZE, AT 45-140CM VUGS
               OF THE SIZE 3-10MM;

  Alteration : SLIGHT
               CLAY WITH CALCITE AND/OR ZEOLITE FILLS AMYGDULES,
               VESICLES FILLED WITH WHITE TO LIGHT GREEN CLAY;

  Vesicles   : Size(mm):       <2   Percent:  5-10
               Location:            Filling: CLAY
               VESICLES FOUND IN 0-45CM;

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               ( 5-10%)
               Size(mm):        2-5

  Replacement: CLAY

               CALCITE

               ZEOLITE


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   281.50
Core:  24   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   278.50
Sect:  2    Top of Section Depth(m):   280.00

LITHOLOGY: PLAG MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (1-80), 1B (81-95), 1C (96-104),
               1D (105-113), 1E (114-117), 1F (117-122),
               2 (124-126), 3 (128-135), 4A (138-141),
               4B (142-149);

  Texture    : FINE TO MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG MOD PHYRIC;

  Alteration : SLIGHT;

  Vesicles   : Size(mm):       <2   Percent:     2
               BEYOND 20CM VESICLES ARE OCCASIONAL, CLAY LINING
               SOME VESICLES;

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
               Size(mm):        2-5
               PLAG AND PYX ARE DISCERNIBLE;

  Replacement: CLAY


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/ 280  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   281.78
Core:  24   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   278.50
Sect:  3    Top of Section Depth(m):   281.50

LITHOLOGY: PLAG MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1 (1-6), 2 (7-11), 3 (8-27);

  Texture    : FINE TO MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG MOD PHYRIC;

  Alteration : SLIGHT;

  Vesicles   : Size(mm):            Percent:     0

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
               Size(mm):        2-5
               PLAG AND PYX DISCERNIBLE;


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   283.00
Core:  25   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   281.50
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   281.50

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (1-12), 1B (12-21), 1C (21-31), 1D (31-36),
               1E (36-42), 1F (42-55), 1G (55-57), 1H (57-63),
               1I (63-67), 2A (69-72), 2B (72-74), 2C (74-76),
               2D (76-78), 2E (78-82), 2F (82-85), 3A (86-88),
               3B (86-100), 3C (100-104), 3D (104-111),
               3E (111-123). 3F (123-131), 3G (131-141),
               3H (141-149);

  Texture    : PLAG % GRADES FROM MOD TO PHYRIC, MEDIUM-GRAINED;

  Structure  : CHLORITIC VEINS AT 40-45 AND 69-85;

  Alteration : FRESH;

  Vesicles   :
               Location:            Filling: CLAY
               VESICLES WERE FOUND IN PCE 1C AND ID, WERE FILLED
               WITH A GREEN MINERAL ALONG WITH CLAY;

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
               PLAG INCREASES TO 20% BELOW 100CM;

  Replacement: CLAY

               CHLORITE


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   284.50
Core:  25   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   281.50
Sect:  2    Top of Section Depth(m):   283.00

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (1-17), 1B (17-30), 1C (30-32), 1D (30-43),
               1E (43-55), 1F (56-70), 1G (70-103), 1H (103-125),
               1I (123-145), 1J (142-149);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG PHYRIC;

  Alteration : FRESH;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               PYROXENE

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   286.00
Core:  25   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   281.50
Sect:  3    Top of Section Depth(m):   284.50

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (1-4), 1B (4-36), 1C (36-50), 1D (50-88),
               1E (88-114), 1F (115-123), 1G (124-138),
               1H (141-150);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG PHYRIC;

  Alteration : FRESH;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               PYROXENE

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/ 720  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   286.72
Core:  25   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   281.50
Sect:  4    Top of Section Depth(m):   286.00

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (1-12), 1B (12-22), 1C (23-29), 2 (31-50),
               3 (52-59), 4 (63-65), 5 (67-71);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG PHYRIC;

  Alteration : FRESH;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               PYROXENE

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/  70  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   291.07
Core:  26   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   291.00
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   291.00

LITHOLOGY: SEDIMENT;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1 (1-6);


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   70/ 140  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   291.14
Core:  26   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   291.00
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   291.07

LITHOLOGY: PLAG MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 2 (7-14);

  Texture    : CHILL MARGIN, GLASS WITH GLOMEROCRYSTS OF PLAG,
               FINE TO MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG MOD PHYRIC;

  Alteration : FRESH;

  Comments   : APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DROPPED FROM HIGHER IN THE HOLE

  Vesicles   : Size(mm):       <1   Percent:     3

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
               Size(mm):        1-5


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  140/1400  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   292.40
Core:  26   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   291.00
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   291.14

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 3A (16-31), 3B (37-55), 3C (54-82), 3D (82-104);

  Texture    : PLAG PHYRIC;

  Alteration : SLIGHT;

  Vesicles   : Size(mm):            Percent:     0

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               PYROXENE

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (15-20%)
               Size(mm):       1-10


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1200  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   293.70
Core:  26   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   291.00
Sect:  2    Top of Section Depth(m):   292.50

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (1-37), 1B (36-104), 1C (103-119);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG PHYRIC;

  Structure  : TWO CHLORITIC VEINS AT 26 AND 108CM, WITH ALTERATION
               ZONES 10-15MM WIDE;

  Alteration : SLIGHTLY
               PYRITE AND CHLORITE ARE PRESENT IN VEINS, SULFIDE
               MINERALS ARE PRESENT ALSO;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               PYROXENE

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (15-20%)
               Size(mm):        1-5

  Replacement: CHLORITE

               PYRITE

               SULFIDE


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Marsh, N.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   295.50
Core:  26   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   291.00
Sect:  3    Top of Section Depth(m):   294.00

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (0-45), 1B (45-50), 1C (51-54), 1D (55-65),
               2 (67-87), 3 (91-94), 4A (97-105), 4B (105-115),
               4C (115-122), 5 (124-127), 6A (132-147),
               6B (146-149);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG PHYRIC;

  Structure  : ODD CARBONATE-FILLED VEIN;

  Alteration : SLIGHTLY
               SAUSSURITIZED CORES IN LARGE PLAG PHENOS;

  Comments   : LIGHT GRAY COLOR;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

               PYROXENE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

               OLIVINE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (15-20%)
               Size(mm):        1-8
               PLAG PHENOS DISPLAY CARLSBAD TWINNING;

  Replacement: CARBONATE


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1220  Analyst: Marsh, N.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   296.72
Core:  26   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   291.00
Sect:  4    Top of Section Depth(m):   295.50

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1 (0-9), 2A (11-26), 2B (26-35), 2C (35-41),
               2D (42-45), 3 (47-51), 4 (54-56), 5 (57-63),
               6 (65-73), 7 (74-75), 8 (77-87), 9 (90-95),
               10A (97-104), 10B (105-121);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG PHYRIC;

  Structure  : ODD CARB VEIN, FRACTURE OR VEIN LINED BY CHLORITIC/
               CLAY/TALC MATERIAL 110-121CM;

  Alteration : SLIGHTLY
               FERRIC OXIDE ALTERATION ON SURFACE OF FRACTURE,
               LARGE PLAG PHENOS WITH SAUSSURITIZED CORES;

  Comments   : LIGHT GRAY COLOR;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

               PYROXENE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

               OLIVINE                   ( RARE%)
               Size(mm):       .5-1

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (15-20%)
               Size(mm):       1-15

  Replacement: CHLORITE

               CARBONATE

               CALCITE

               CLAY

               TALC

               FERROUS OXIDE


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1220/1400  Analyst: Marsh, N.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   296.90
Core:  26   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   291.00
Sect:  4    Top of Section Depth(m):   296.72

LITHOLOGY: DRILLING BRECCIA;

  Piece No.  : PCE 11 (122-140);


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1350  Analyst: Marsh, N.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   301.85
Core:  27   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   300.50
Sect:  1    Top of Section Depth(m):   300.50

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1 (0-4), 2 (6-8), 3A (10-67), 3B (67-97),
               3C (97-135);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG PHYRIC;

  Structure  : ODD CARB-LINED VEINS;

  Alteration : SLIGHTLY
               SOME SAUSSURITIZED PLAG PHENO CORES;

  Comments   : LIGHT GRAY COLOR;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

               PYROXENE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

               OLIVINE
               SOME ODD LARGER GRAINS OF OL FOUND IN THE
               GNDMASS;

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (15-20%)
               Size(mm):       1-15

  Replacement: CARBONATE

               PYRITE


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1350  Analyst: Marsh, N.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   303.35
Core:  27   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   300.50
Sect:  2    Top of Section Depth(m):   302.00

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (0-18), 1B (18-44), 1C (43-78), 1D (88-135);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG PHYRIC;

  Structure  : ODD CARB-FILLED VEIN, CARB AND CHLORITE/CLAY VEIN
               FILLING FRACTURES AT 44 AND 79CM;

  Alteration : SLIGHTLY;

  Comments   : LIGHT GRAY COLOR;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE

               PYROXENE

               OLIVINE
               SOME OL AND PYX GRAINS IN THE GNDMASS ARE
               LARGER;

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (15-20%)
               Size(mm):       .5-1

  Replacement: CHLORITE

               CARBONATE

               CLAY

               PYRITE


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Marsh, N.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   305.00
Core:  27   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   300.50
Sect:  3    Top of Section Depth(m):   303.50

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (0-25), 1B (26-40), 1C (26-40), 1D (42-51),
               1E (53-59), 2 (62-65), 3 (68-72), 4A (74-85),
               4B (86-90), 4C (90-97), 4D (98-109), 4E (110-114),
               5A (116-130), 5B (122-130), 5C (131-149);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG PHYRIC;

  Structure  : ODD CARB-FILLED VEIN, AND SEVERAL CARB + SMEC/
               CHLORITE-LINED FRACTURES BETWEEN PCES 1B+1C, 4B +
               4C+4D, 5A+5B, VEIN WITH ACICULAR XTLS OF CARB
               THAT ARE CLEAR AND 1-2MM LONG BETWEEN 1D+1E;

  Alteration : SLIGHTLY
               SAUSSURITIZED CORES OBSERVED IN SOME LARGE PLAG
               PHENOS;

  Comments   : LIGHT GRAY COLOR;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

               PYROXENE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

               OLIVINE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (15-20%)
               Size(mm):       1-15

  Replacement: CARBONATE

               CHLORITE

               SMECTITE


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1500  Analyst: Marsh, N.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   306.50
Core:  27   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   300.50
Sect:  4    Top of Section Depth(m):   305.00

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1A (0-14), 1B (14-24), 1C (15-32), 1D (32-34),
               2 (36-39), 3A (42-75), 3B (76-82), 3C (82-95),
               4A (96-100), 4B (100-117), 4C (114-132),
               5 (134-140), 6 (142-144), 7 (147-149);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG PHYRIC;

  Structure  : ODD CARB AND CHLORITE/CLAY-LINED VEINS THAT CAUSED
               FRACTURES AT 12, 31, 81, AND 114CM;

  Alteration : SLIGHTLY;

  Comments   : LIGHT GRAY COLOR;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

               PYROXENE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

               OLIVINE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (15-20%)
               Size(mm):       1-15

  Replacement: CARBONATE

               CHLORITE

               CLAY


Leg : 58    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):    0/1000  Analyst: Nisterenko, G.
Hole: 444A  Sample Midpoint (m)    :   307.50
Core:  27   Top of Core Depth (m)  :   300.50
Sect:  5    Top of Section Depth(m):   306.50

LITHOLOGY: PLAG PHYRIC BASALT;
           DIABASE SILL;

  Piece No.  : PCE 1 (0-3), 2 (6-8), 3 (9-12), 4 (14-18),
               5A (21-26), 5B (25-47), 6A (50-55), 6B (54-56),
               7 (60-65), 8 (67-77), 9 (80-85), 10 (87-93),
               11 (96-99);

  Texture    : MEDIUM-GRAINED, PLAG PHYRIC;

  Structure  : ODD CARB-LINED VEIN, THICK CARB SMEC/CHLORITE VEIN
               IN PCE 4 AT 18CM, FRACTURES LINED BY CARB AND
               SMEC/CHLORITE AT 25 AND 55CM;

  Alteration : SLIGHTLY;

  Comments   : LIGHT GRAY COLOR;

  Groundmass : PLAGIOCLASE
               Size(mm):       .5-1

               OLIVINE
               SOME ODD PYX 1-2MM AND OL;

  Phenocrysts: PLAGIOCLASE               (15-20%)
               Size(mm):       1-15

  Replacement: CARBONATE

               SMECTITE

               CHLORITE


    

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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