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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  530/ 560  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   214.00   Rock Type: TUFF
Core:  24   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   216.05   Sect/Pc #:  2/

ROCK = PEBBLY TUFF
       THIN SECTION IS OF GRAINS IN SEDIMENT*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE
             ZONED,BASALTIC DEBRIS;

             CLINOPYROXENE
             BASALTIC DEBRIS;

             GLASS
             PUMICE FRAGMENTS

             OTHER
             ALTERED VOLCANIC FRAGMENTS*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  880/1020  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   214.00   Rock Type: TUFF
Core:  24   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   216.45   Sect/Pc #:  2/

ROCK = VITRIC TUFF
       THIN SECTION IS OF GRAINS IN SEDIMENT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE
             BASALTIC DEBRIS;

             PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN64,BASALTIC DEBRIS;

             CLINOPYROXENE
             BASALTIC DEBRIS;

             GLASS
             PUMICE FRAGMENTS*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1010/1040  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   214.00   Rock Type: TUFF
Core:  24   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   216.53   Sect/Pc #:  2/

ROCK = VITRIC TUFF
       THIN SECTION IS OF GRAINS IN SEDIMENT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE

             PLAGIOCLASE
             ZONED;

             CLINOPYROXENE

             GLASS
             PUMICE FRAGMENTS;

             OTHER
             BASALT FRAGMENTS*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  360/ 400  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   233.00   Rock Type: TUFF
Core:  26   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   233.38   Sect/Pc #:  1/

ROCK = TUFFACEOUS VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA
       THIN SECTION IS OF GRAINS IN SEDIMENT*

Groundmass - OLIVINE
             BASALTIC;

             PLAGIOCLASE
             ZONED,APPROX COMP AN74,BASALTIC;

             CLINOPYROXENE
             BASALTIC;

             OPAQUE MINERALS
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE,BASALTIC;

             GLASS
             PUMICE FRAGMENTS,DEFINITELY NOT IGNIMBRITE--
             CONTINUOUS GLASS FIBERS AND XTLS--NOT PARALLEL
             ELONGATION;

             OTHER
             BASALT FRAGMENTS*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1400/1420  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   233.00   Rock Type: TUFF
Core:  26   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   234.41   Sect/Pc #:  1/

ROCK = TUFFACEOUS VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA
       THIN SECTION IS OF CLASTS IN SEDIMENTARY ROCKS*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN64,BASALTIC?;

             GLASS
             PUMICE FRAGMENTS;

             QUARTZ
             ONE GRAIN (>1 MM IN DIAMETER);

             OTHER
             TUFF--CONSOLIDATED NOT WELDED--ALTERED TO
             ZEOLITES;

             OTHER
             BASALT FRAGMENTS*

Alteration - ZEOLITE
             Location: TUFF




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1300/1330  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   309.00   Rock Type: TUFF
Core:  34   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   310.32   Sect/Pc #:  1/

ROCK = TUFFACEOUS VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA
       THIN SECTION IS OF GRAINS IN SEDIMENT*

Groundmass - GLASS
             BASALTIC VESICULAR GLASS WITH PHENOCRYSTS OF OL +
             PLAG + CPX + MAGNETITE*

             OLIVINE

             PLAGIOCLASE
             APPROX COMP AN76;

             CLINOPYROXENE

             MAGNETITE




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  180/ 210  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   318.50   Rock Type: TUFF
Core:  35   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   319.66   Sect/Pc #: CC/

ROCK = LITHIC TUFF
       THIN SECTION IS THROUGH SEDIMENT SECTION OF CORE,
       ROCK TYPES OF CLASTS: 1)HYALOPILITIC BASALT
       2)BASALTIC? PUMICE  3)ALTERED TRACHYTIC ANDESITE?
        4)ALTERED OXIDIZED BASALTIC VARIOLITIC GLASS?
       5)ONE QUARTZ GRAIN, CLASTS CEMENTED WITH ZEOLITES*

Alteration - ZEOLITE
             CEMENTS THE ROCK CLASTS INTO A LITHIC TUFF*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   50/  70  Describer: Zakariakze, G.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   337.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  37   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   337.56   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 2

ROCK = PLAG-OL MODERATELY PHYRIC THOLEIITE;
       Texture: MODERATELY PORPHYRITIC,INTERSERTAL-HYALOPILITIC;
       Where sampled: PILLOW INTERIOR*

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

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             Size(mm):          2  Morphology: EUHEDRAL

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    1%)
             Size(mm):       0.02  Morphology: IRREGULAR GRAINS

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Size(mm):       0.01  Morphology: ELONGATE LATHS

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Size(mm):     <0.005  Morphology: IRREGULAR

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (  2-3%)
             Size(mm):     <0.005  Morphology: IRREGULAR
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE

             GLASS                     (15-20%)
             COMPLETELY ALTERED*

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS
             Replacing: GLASS,PLAG,OL

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      0.2
             Percent:    10
             Filling: CARB
             Shape: SPERICAL,

             Shape: IRREGULAR
             MOST OF THEM ARE EMPTY*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1370/1390  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   352.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  39   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   353.38   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 12A

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   TR%)
             Size(mm):          1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    2%)
             Size(mm):          3
             APPROX COMP AN64*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Size(mm):        0.5

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   26%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    7%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE*

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (    2%)
             Location: VESICLES       Replacing: PLAG,CPX
             PERCENTAGE IS UNCERTAIN BUT SLIGHT;

             CALCITE
             Location: VESICLES

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.4-1.6
             Percent:    30
             Filling: CALCITE,
             Shape: IRREGULAR

             Filling: CLAY.MIN
             MOSTLY FILLED WITH CALCITE,CLAY IS GREEN*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  360/ 380  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   352.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  39   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   353.87   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 2D

ROCK = PLAG SPARSELY PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SPARSELY PORPHYRITIC,HYALOPILITIC-SUBOPHITIC*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             Size(mm):        1.2  Morphology: BLOCKY
             APPROX COMP AN64?,GLOMEROCRYSTS;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    0%)

             SPINEL                    (    0%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Size(mm):        0.2

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Size(mm):        0.8  Morphology: ACICULAR
             APPROX COMP AN67,ZONED;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)
             Size(mm):        0.5

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):       0.02
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   24%)
             FINELY CRYSTALLINE PYX + PLAG?*

Alteration - CALCITE                   (    1%)
             Location: VESICLES

             OTHER
             GROUNDMASS OXIDIZED SLIGHTLY*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.4-0.8
             Percent:    20
             Filling: EMPTY,CALCITE
             Shape: IRREGULAR
             ONLY RARE CALCITE*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1230/1250  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   375.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  43   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   376.74   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 8D

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: APHYRIC,HYALOPILITIC
       GLASS MATRIX;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR
       FLOW BANDING IS SHOWN BY ALIGNED VESICLES WITH
       GLASS RIMS AND SOME ZEOLITE FILLING*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)
             Size(mm):        0.3

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)
             Size(mm):        0.1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   25%)
             OXIDIZED TO OPAQUE BROWN*

Alteration - ZEOLITE
             Location: VESICLES,
             Location: VEINS

             OTHER
             EXTENSIVE OXIDATION,GLASS OXIDIZED OPAQUE BROWN*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.2-0.6
             Percent:     5
             Filling: EMPTY

             Size(mm):      1-8
             Percent:     K
             Filling: GLASS,ZEOLITES
             Shape: IRREGULAR
             RIMMED WITH GLASS + ZEOLITES*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1000/1030  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   385.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  44   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   386.02   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 8G

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    2%)
             Size(mm):        0.4

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    2%)
             Size(mm):        1.5  Morphology: BLOCKY

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):        0.4

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Size(mm):        0.2  Morphology: EQUANT

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Size(mm):   0.04-0.2  Morphology: THIN BLADES

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (   12%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   20%)
             FINELY CRYSTALLINE CPX + PLAG + GLASS?*

Alteration - ZEOLITE
             Location: VEINS,
             Location: VESICLES
             CENTER OF VEINS IS CARBONATE--VEINS LINED WITH
             ZEOLITES;

             CARBONATE
             Location: VEINS
             CENTER OF VEINS IS CARBONATE--VEINS LINED WITH
             ZEOLITES;

             OTHER
             OXIDE DISCOLORATION*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.5-3.5
             Percent:     2
             Filling: ZEOLITES OR
             Shape: SPHERICAL

             Filling: EMPTY

             Size(mm):  0.2-0.6
             Percent:    15
             Filling: EMPTY
             Shape: IRREGULAR




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  940/ 970  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   404.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  46   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   404.96   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 5C

ROCK = PLAG SPARSELY PHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: SPARSELY PORPHYRITIC,HYALOPILITIC;
       Where sampled: PILLOW INTERIOR
       5 CM FROM PILLOW MARGIN*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             Size(mm):        0.5
             NO CORRECT ALIGNMENT FOR AN;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    0%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)
             Size(mm):        0.2

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    5%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    3%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   26%)

Alteration - ZEOLITE
             Location: VESICLES

             OTHER
             SLIGHT OXIDATION*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    0.5-2
             Percent:    10
             Filling: ZEOLITES
             Shape: SPHERICAL
             SOME ANALCITE;

             Size(mm): 0.05-0.1
             Percent:     5
             Filling: ZEOLITES
             Shape: IRREGULAR




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  370/ 400  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   413.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  47   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   415.39   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 5

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

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Morphology: LATHS,EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN52;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    4%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   16%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             ( RARE%)
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    0.2-2
             Percent:    30
             Shape: IRREGULAR




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  970/ 990  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   423.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  48   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   425.48   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 7

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: APHYRIC,PILOTAXITIC-OPHITIC*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Size(mm):        0.2

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    5%)
             Size(mm):        0.1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   30%)
             OXIDIZED*

Alteration - OTHER
             GLASS IS OXIDIZED*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      1-6
             Percent:    10
             Filling: EMPTY,CLAY.MIN,
             Shape: IRREGULAR

             Filling: ZEOLITES
             VESICLES ARE EMPTY WITH SOME CLAYS + ZEOLITES ON
             MARGINS;

             Size(mm):  0.1-0.4
             Percent:    10
             Filling: EMPTY,CLAY.MIN,

             Filling: ZEOLITES
             VESICLES ARE EMPTY WITH SOME CLAYS + ZEOLITES ON
             MARGINS*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  680/ 720  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   423.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  48   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   426.70   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 5C

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT;
       Texture: APHYRIC,PILOTAXITIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR
       CENTER OF FLOW,FLOW BANDING CROSSES CORE AT 45
       DEGREES,SMALL VESICLES ALIGNED IN CHAINS PARALLEL
       TO FLOW BANDING*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.2

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.4

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.3

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   17%)
             TOO FINE TO IDENTIFY*

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS
             Location: GROUNDMASS     Replacing: GROUNDMASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    20-40
             Percent:     8
             Filling: EMPTY
             Shape: SPHERICAL

             Size(mm):      0.2
             Percent:    20
             Filling: EMPTY
             Shape: IRREGULAR




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1100/1130  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   423.00   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:  48   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   428.62   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 1K

ROCK = VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA
       CLASTS ARE PLAG-CPX-OL PHYRIC BASALTS AND
       BASALTIC PUMICE CEMENTED IN A MATRIX OF ZEOLITES
       AND SOME CARBONATE;

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE

             CLINOPYROXENE

             OLIVINE

Alteration - CALCITE
             Location: MATRIX
             BRECCIA CEMENTED BY ZEOLITES + SOME CALCITE;

             ZEOLITE
             Location: MATRIX
             BRECCIA CEMENTED BY ZEOLITES + SOME CALCITE*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  750/ 800  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   442.00   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:  50   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   442.78   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1I

ROCK = VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA
       CLASTS ARE PLAG-CPX-OL PHYRIC BASALTS AND
       BASALTIC PUMICE CEMENTED IN A MATRIX OF ZEOLITES
       (PHILLIPSITE?);

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE

             OLIVINE

             CLINOPYROXENE

Alteration - ZEOLITE
             CLASTS ARE CEMENTED TOGETHER BY ZEOLITES
             (PHILLIPSITE?)*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  800/ 820  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   442.00   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:  50   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   445.81   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 10

ROCK = GRANODIORITE-QUARTZ DIORITE
       THIS IS A CLAST FROM VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA;
       Texture: GRANITIC,MICROGRAPHIC;
       Where sampled: CLAST IN VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA FROM A BATHOLITH*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   55%)
             Size(mm):          1
             APPROX COMP AN49-45(CORE)-AN38(CENTRAL)-AN38-24
             (THIN RIM);

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             PARTLY ALTERED TO HORNBLENDE;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (    0%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   TR%)
             ALTERATION RIM TO HORNBLENDE;

             QUARTZ                    (   15%)
             Size(mm):          2

             ALKALI FELDSPAR           (    5%)
             IDENTITY UNCERTAIN,GRAPHIC AND MYRMEKITIC
             INTERGROWTHS WITH QUARTZ;

             APATITE                   (    1%)

             HORNBLENDE                (   20%)
             Size(mm):          1
             PLUS A CLEAR AMPHIBOLE? = TREMOLITE*

Alteration - HORNBLENDE
             Replacing: CPX,OPX
             CPX ALTERED IN PART AND RIMS OF OPX ARE ALTERED
             TO HORNBLENDE*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  380/ 400  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   451.50   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:  51   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   451.89   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1E

ROCK = PLAG MODERATELY PHYRIC ANDESITE
       NOT CERTAIN IF ANDESITE,A CLAST IN VOLCANICLASTIC
       BRECCIA;
       Texture: MODERATELY PORPHYRITIC,TRACHYTIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR
       A CLAST IN VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
             Size(mm):        0.5
             PERCENTAGE UNCERTAIN,SEVERAL ALTERED PHENOS,
             GLOMEROCRYSTS;

             CLINOPYROXENE
             Size(mm):        1.5
             ONE ALTERED XTL;

             SPINEL                    (    0%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    5%)
             Size(mm):        0.1
             APPROX COMP AN28-36;

             GLASS                     (   30%)
             ALTERED*

Alteration - CALCITE
             Location: VESICLES

             ZEOLITE
             Location: VESICLES
             Replacing: PLAG,CPX,GLASS
             SEVERAL ALTERED PHENOS OF PLAG AND ONE ALTERED
             XTL OF CPX BUT ALTERATION IS NOT SPECIFICALLY
             NOTED*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm): .05-0.25
             Percent:    60
             Filling: ZEOLITES,
             Shape: SPHERICAL

             Filling: CALCITE




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  500/ 510  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   451.50   Rock Type: TUFF
Core:  51   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   455.01   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 1I

ROCK = VITRIC TUFF
       ALTERED VOLCANIC ASH WITH MN DENORITES;




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  580/ 600  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   451.50   Rock Type: TUFF
Core:  51   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   455.09   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 1J

ROCK = VITRIC TUFF;

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (    3%)
             Size(mm):        0.1

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Size(mm):       0.08

             GLASS
             ALTERED VOLCANIC ASH,BROWN GLASS;

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Size(mm):        0.4
             IDENTITY UNCERTAIN;

             OTHER                     (    3%)
             IDENTITY UNKNOWN*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  290/ 320  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   461.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  52   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   461.31   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1I

ROCK = APHYRIC BASALT
       SECTION IS FRESH;
       Texture: APHYRIC,HYALOPILITIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        0.6

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   TR%)
             Size(mm):        1.2

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    5%)
             Size(mm):        0.1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Size(mm):        0.2

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)
             Size(mm):        0.1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Morphology: ACICULAR,SKELETAL
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   15%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.1-0.4
             Percent:    15
             Filling: EMPTY
             Shape: IRREGULAR

             Size(mm):    0.5-2
             Percent:    10
             Filling: EMPTY
             Shape: SPHERICAL




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  640/ 660  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   461.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  52   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   463.15   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 3F

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

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             Size(mm):          1
             GLOMEROCRYST (3 MM)*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    2%)
             Size(mm):        0.1

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   35%)
             Size(mm):        0.2

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   23%)
             Size(mm):        0.2

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   20%)

Alteration - OTHER
             SLIGHT OXIDATION*

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):        1
             Percent:     2
             Filling: ZEOLITES
             Shape: SPHERICAL

             Size(mm):  0.1-0.3
             Percent:    13
             Filling: EMPTY
             Shape: IRREGULAR




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  640/ 660  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   470.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  53   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   472.65   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1J

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-0.6  Morphology: EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN48

             CLINOPYROXENE             ( RARE%)
             Size(mm):        0.4

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   22%)
             Morphology: LATHS,EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN50;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   27%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    6%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (    5%)
             Replacing: GLASS

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    0.1-1
             Percent:    30
             Shape: IRREGULAR,

             Shape: SPHERICAL
             VESICLES 0.1-0.4 MM ARE IRREGULAR AND VESICLES
             0.5-1 MM ARE SPHERICAL*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1290/1310  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   508.50   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:  57   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   509.80   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 9C

ROCK = PLAG-CPX PHYRIC BASALT
       THIN SECTION IS OF A BASALT CLAST IN
       VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,HYALOPILITIC-PILOTAXITIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR
       BASALT CLAST FROM BRECCIA*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):        1.2
             CORES OF PLAG 90% ALTERED TO CELADONITE(?);

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):        0.5

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   50%)
             Size(mm):        0.4
             THESE ARE FRESH;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    5%)
             Size(mm):        0.2

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    3%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   25%)
             HIGHLY ALTERED TO CELADONITE? OR GREEN SMEC;

             COPPER                    (    1%)
             Size(mm):      0.1-1
             NATIVE COPPER ASSOCIATED WITH POCKETS OF
             DISSEMINATED OXIDES FROM ALTERED SULFIDES?--25 TO
             75% OF POCKET = COPPER*

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (   40%)
             Replacing: PLAG,GLASS
             EXTENSIVE--40% OF SLIDE GREEN=CELADONITE?,CORES
             OF PLAG PHENOS AND GLASS IN THE GROUNDMASS ARE
             ALTERED*

Vesicles   -
             Percent:     0




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   50/  80  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   508.50   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:  57   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   510.07   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1A

ROCK = CPX-PLAG MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT
       THIN SECTION IS OF A BASALT CLAST IN
       VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA--THIS DESCRIPTION IS OF
       THE CLAST;
       Texture: MODERATELY PORPHYRITIC,HYALOPILITIC;
       Where sampled: CLAST OF BASALT IN BRECCIA*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE

             PLAGIOCLASE               (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.3-0.7

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-1.5  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             SOME XTLS SHOW HOURGLASS STRUCTURES;

             SPINEL

             ORTHOPYROXENE             ( RARE%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.4  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             IDENTITY UNCERTAIN,PSEUDOMORPH*

Groundmass - OLIVINE

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   30%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.2  Morphology: LATHS
             APPROX "37& AN66;

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

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):   0.02-0.1
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   27%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    R%)
             Size(mm):        0.1
             IDENTITY UNCERTAIN;

             QUARTZ
             IDENTITY UNCERTAIN;

             ALKALI FELDSPAR
             IDENTITY UNCERTAIN;

             HORNBLENDE

Alteration - CARBONATE                 (    5%)

             CLAY MINERALS             (    3%)

             ZEOLITE                   (    2%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    0.5-3
             Percent:    15




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   50/  81  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   508.50   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:  57   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   510.07   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1A

ROCK = VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA MATRIX
       THIN SECTION IS OF A BASALT CLAST IN
       VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA--THIS DESCRIPTION IS OF
       THE BRECCIA MATRIX;
       Texture: APHANITIC;
       Where sampled: BRECCIA MATRIX*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE

             CLINOPYROXENE

             SPINEL                    (    0%)

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE

             CLINOPYROXENE

             MAGNETITE

             ILMENITE

             GLASS

             ORTHOPYROXENE




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  990/1020  Describer: Scott, R.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   508.50   Rock Type: UNIDENTIFIED
Core:  57   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   511.01   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 7

ROCK = PLAG-HY-SPINEL PHYRIC ANDESITE
       BASALTIC ANDESITE,THIN SECTION IS OF AN ANDESITE
       CLAST FOUND IN VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC;
       Where sampled: ANDESITE CLAST IN VOLCANICLASTIC BRECCIA*

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Size(mm):      1-2.0
             APPROX COMP AN76,GLOMEROCRYSTS IN PART;

             SPINEL                    (    1%)
             Size(mm):      0.5-2
             CORRODED;

             HYPERSTHENE               (    5%)
             Size(mm):    0.3-0.5

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Size(mm):        0.3

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    5%)
             Size(mm):        0.1

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   30%)
             FINE-GRAINED CRYSTALLITES IN PART,ALTERED TO
             GREEN CLAY = CELADONITE?? THROUGHOUT ROCK*

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (  >30%)
             Replacing: GLASS
             GLASS ALTERED TO CELADONITE? OR OTHER GREEN CLAY*




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  180/ 210  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   518.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  58   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   522.70   Sect/Pc #:  4/PCE 1C

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-3.0
             APPROX COMP AN64,FRESH;

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

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-0.7  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             FRESH,2V = -*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.4  Morphology: LATHS,EUHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   12%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.3  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    4%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.05
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-0.4  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             FRESH,MICROPHENOCRYSTS?*

Alteration - OTHER                     (    5%)

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.4-5.0
             Percent:    35




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  440/ 470  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   518.00   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  58   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   524.46   Sect/Pc #:  5/PCE 3F

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-3.6  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-7.0  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             2VZ = 50,GABBROIC INCLUSION;

             ORTHOPYROXENE             ( RARE%)
             Size(mm):     TO 0.5
             IDENTITY UNCERTAIN*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Morphology: LATHS,SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN46;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

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

Alteration - CARBONATE                 (    1%)
             Location: VESICLES

             CLAY MINERALS             (    6%)
             Replacing: GLASS

             ZEOLITE                   (    2%)
             Location: VESICLES

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):      5.0
             Percent:    30
             Filling: CARB,ZEOLITES




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   10/  40  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   527.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  59   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   527.53   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 1A

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-3.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN68;

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

             ORTHOPYROXENE             ( RARE%)
             Size(mm):        0.4
             IDENTITY UNCERTAIN,PSEUDOMORPH?*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN50;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (    8%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    R%)
             PSEUDOMORPHS*

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (    3%)
             Replacing: GLASS

             ZEOLITE                   (    2%)
             Location: VESICLES

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):  0.2-5.0
             Percent:    30
             Filling: EMPTY,ZEOLITES




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1170/1200  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   527.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  59   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   528.69   Sect/Pc #:  1/PCE 3J

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

Phenocrysts- PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             Size(mm):    0.4-2.0  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN60;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   2 %)
             Size(mm):   0.4-1.5S  Morphology: UBHEDRAL

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-2.6
             PSEUDOMORPHED AND FRESH (2VX = 70)*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   20%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.1  Morphology: LATHS,SUBHEDRAL
             APPROX COMP AN50;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   15%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.1  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    6%)
             Size(mm):  0.01-0.05
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   10%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):   0.03-0.3  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             FRESH ONE AND PSEUDOMORPHS*

Alteration - CARBONATE

             CLAY MINERALS             (    5%)
             Replacing: GLASS

             ZEOLITE                   (    1%)
             Location: VESICLES

Vesicles   -
             Size(mm):    0.3-3
             Percent:    30
             Filling: EMPTY,ZEOLITES
             Shape: IRREGULAR




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  520/ 550  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   527.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  59   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   529.53   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 2G

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OPX PHYRIC BASALT
       ISLAND ARC TYPE THOLEIITIC BASALT (ANDESITE?);
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,HYALO-OPHITIC;
       Where sampled: PILLOW INTERIOR OR FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             DIMENSIONS ARE 2.0 MM X 2.5 MM,APPROX COMP
             AN56-57;

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

             SPINEL                    (    0%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             DIMENSIONS ARE 0.6 MM X 0.7 MM*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   45%)
             Size(mm):    0.2-0.4
             APPROX COMP AN38;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    3%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.2
             AUGITE AND PIGEONITE(?);

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    7%)
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   25%)
             BROWN GLASSES;

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Size(mm):        0.2  Morphology: EUHEDRAL-SUBHEDRAL
             RARELY WITH A CPX RIM;

             QUARTZ                    (    0%)

             ALKALI FELDSPAR           (    0%)

Alteration - CLAY MINERALS             (    5%)
             Location: VESICLES,VEIN
             BROWNISH-GREEN*

Vesicles   -
             Percent:    15
             Shape: SPHERICAL




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  460/ 500  Describer: Ishi, T.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   546.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  61   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   548.48   Sect/Pc #:  2/PCE 1G

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OPX PHYRIC BASALT
       ISLAND ARC TYPE THOLEIITIC BASALT (ANDESITE?);
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,HYALO-OPHITIC;
       Where sampled: PILLOW INTERIOR OR FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   15%)
             Size(mm):    0.7-2.0
             APPROX COMP AN58;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (    2%)
             Size(mm):    0.3-1.0  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL

             SPINEL                    (    0%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (    1%)
             Size(mm):    0.5-0.7  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             PSEUDOMORPHED BUT NOT BY OL,2VX = 80*

Groundmass - PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Size(mm):    0.1-0.3
             APPROX COMP AN36;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   10%)
             Size(mm):   0.05-0.3

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    3%)
             Size(mm):   0.03-0.1
             INCLUDES MAGN + ILMENITE;

             GLASS                     (   25%)

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (   <1%)
             Size(mm):        0.3  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL
             NO CPX RIMS*

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

             CLAY MINERALS             (    1%)

Vesicles   -
             Percent:    15




Leg : 59    Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  510/ 540  Describer: Zakariakze, G.
Hole: 448   Top of Core Depth(m)   :   546.50   Rock Type: IGNEOUS
Core:  61   Sample Midpoint(m)     :   550.03   Sect/Pc #:  3/PCE 3A

ROCK = PLAG-CPX-OPX PHYRIC BASALT
       ISLAND ARC TYPE THOLEIITE;
       Texture: PORPHYRITIC,INTERSERTAL-SUBOPHITIC;
       Where sampled: FLOW INTERIOR*

Phenocrysts- OLIVINE                   (    0%)

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   10%)
             Size(mm):      1-1.5  Morphology: SUBHEDRAL,TABULAR,PRISMATIC
             APPROX COMP AN72-75;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (  1-2%)
             Size(mm):        0.5

             ORTHOPYROXENE             (  0.5%)
             Size(mm):        0.5  Morphology: ELONGATE PROSMS
             PERCENTAGE UNCERTAIN*

Groundmass - OLIVINE                   (    4%)
             Size(mm):        0.5  Morphology: ELONGATE PROSMS
             PSEUDOMORPHS;

             PLAGIOCLASE               (   40%)
             Morphology: ELONGATE LATHS
             0.25 MM AVERAGE,APPROX COMP AN68;

             CLINOPYROXENE             (   20%)
             Morphology: ANHEDRAL GRAINS
             0.2 MM AVERAGE;

             OPAQUE MINERALS           (    5%)
             Size(mm):       0.05  Morphology: TRIANGULAR + SQUARE SECTIONS

             GLASS                     (20-22%)
             COMPLETELY ALTERED*

Alteration - COMBINATION
             Replacing: PLAG,GLASS,OPX,OL
             INCLUDES CELADONITE + SMECTITE*




    

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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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