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Core Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project


Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   175.00    Piece: 1B
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  110/ 130
Core:  15   Sample Depth:   175.12
Sect:  1    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      APHYRIC DOLERITE

SiO2    :   49.7    Al2O3:   15.2    Fe2O3(tot):  10.60
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   7.25    CaO  :  10.16    Na2O      :   3.11
K2O     :   0.35    TiO2 :   2.14    MnO       :   0.16
P2O5    :   0.32    LOI  :           H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  98.94    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   175.00    Piece: 1L
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  620/   0
Core:  15   Sample Depth:   177.12
Sect:  2    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      APHYRIC BASALT

SiO2    :   49.6    Al2O3:   15.0    Fe2O3(tot):  10.44
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   7.55    CaO  :  10.23    Na2O      :   2.98
K2O     :   0.49    TiO2 :   2.07    MnO       :   0.17
P2O5    :   0.33    LOI  :           H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  98.94    Magnesium#:

Comments: VEIN LINED WITH FIBROUS ZEOLITES PRESENT.
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   175.00    Piece: 1U
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1210/1230
Core:  15   Sample Depth:   177.72
Sect:  2    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      APHYRIC DOLERITE

SiO2    :   49.8    Al2O3:   15.1    Fe2O3(tot):  10.75
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   7.30    CaO  :  10.02    Na2O      :   3.09
K2O     :   0.41    TiO2 :   2.16    MnO       :   0.17
P2O5    :   0.31    LOI  :           H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.12    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   175.00    Piece: 1D
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  270/ 290
Core:  15   Sample Depth:   178.28
Sect:  3    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      APHYRIC DOLERITE

SiO2    :   50.1    Al2O3:   15.4    Fe2O3(tot):  10.94
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   6.82    CaO  :   9.90    Na2O      :   3.22
K2O     :   0.51    TiO2 :   2.25    MnO       :   0.17
P2O5    :   0.34    LOI  :           H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.67    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   175.00    Piece: 1G
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  690/ 710
Core:  15   Sample Depth:   178.70
Sect:  3    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      APHYRIC BASALT

SiO2    :   50.1    Al2O3:   15.2    Fe2O3(tot):  10.89
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   7.05    CaO  :  10.38    Na2O      :   3.20
K2O     :   0.37    TiO2 :   1.97    MnO       :   0.17
P2O5    :   0.25    LOI  :   0.46    H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total: 100.04    Magnesium#:

Comments: GREENISH TINT INDICATES ALTERATION--PROBABLY CLAY.MIN
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   175.00    Piece: 1L
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1150/   0
Core:  15   Sample Depth:   179.15
Sect:  3    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      PLAG-CPX PHYRIC GABBRO

SiO2    :   50.0    Al2O3:   15.6    Fe2O3(tot):  10.96
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   6.25    CaO  :   9.81    Na2O      :   3.14
K2O     :   0.59    TiO2 :   2.14    MnO       :   0.18
P2O5    :   0.45    LOI  :           H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.11    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   175.00    Piece:
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  180/ 200
Core:  15   Sample Depth:   179.69
Sect:  4    Analyst Name: Pal Verma, S.

Analytical Method(s):
  Isotope dilution  Isotope dilution  Isotope dilution

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      GABBRO

SiO2    :           Al2O3:           Fe2O3(tot):
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :           CaO  :           Na2O      :
K2O     :   .381    TiO2 :           MnO       :
P2O5    :           LOI  :           H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:           Magnesium#:

Comments:
Essential oxides quoted to .01
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Initial Reports.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Partial analysis.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   184.50    Piece: 1M
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1210/   0
Core:  16   Sample Depth:   185.71
Sect:  1    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      PLAG PHYRIC BASALT

SiO2    :   49.1    Al2O3:   14.8    Fe2O3(tot):  10.93
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   7.65    CaO  :  10.94    Na2O      :   2.69
K2O     :   0.44    TiO2 :   2.10    MnO       :   0.17
P2O5    :   0.27    LOI  :           H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.08    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   184.50    Piece: 2C
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1110/1130
Core:  16   Sample Depth:   187.12
Sect:  2    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Fresh         IGNEOUS      PLAG PHYRIC DOLERITE

SiO2    :   49.8    Al2O3:   15.3    Fe2O3(tot):  10.00
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   7.65    CaO  :  10.73    Na2O      :   2.87
K2O     :   0.14    TiO2 :   1.95    MnO       :   0.15
P2O5    :   0.32    LOI  :   0.95    H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.86    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   184.50    Piece: 2
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  150/ 170
Core:  16   Sample Depth:   187.66
Sect:  3    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      APHYRIC BASALT

SiO2    :   49.7    Al2O3:   14.9    Fe2O3(tot):  11.08
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   7.30    CaO  :  10.01    Na2O      :   2.66
K2O     :   0.83    TiO2 :   2.00    MnO       :   0.15
P2O5    :   0.32    LOI  :           H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  98.99    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   184.50    Piece: 3A
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  310/   0
Core:  16   Sample Depth:   187.81
Sect:  3    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      PLAG MODERATELY PHYRIC BASALT

SiO2    :   50.0    Al2O3:   14.7    Fe2O3(tot):  11.05
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   7.25    CaO  :  10.20    Na2O      :   2.87
K2O     :   0.48    TiO2 :   2.24    MnO       :   0.15
P2O5    :   0.32    LOI  :   0.70    H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.96    Magnesium#:

Comments: 35% CLAY AND ZEOLITE ALTERATION
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   194.00    Piece: 2D
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  360/   0
Core:  17   Sample Depth:   194.36
Sect:  1    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      APHYRIC DOLERITE

SiO2    :   49.9    Al2O3:   15.0    Fe2O3(tot):  10.95
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   7.50    CaO  :  10.28    Na2O      :   2.96
K2O     :   0.38    TiO2 :   2.10    MnO       :   0.15
P2O5    :   0.36    LOI  :           H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.48    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   194.00    Piece: 2M
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1000/   0
Core:  17   Sample Depth:   195.00
Sect:  1    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      APHYRIC BASALT

SiO2    :   49.3    Al2O3:   15.1    Fe2O3(tot):  10.95
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   7.35    CaO  :  11.05    Na2O      :   2.68
K2O     :   0.50    TiO2 :   2.09    MnO       :   0.15
P2O5    :   0.24    LOI  :           H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.46    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   194.00    Piece: 2N
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm): 1120/1140
Core:  17   Sample Depth:   195.13
Sect:  1    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      APHYRIC BASALT

SiO2    :   49.8    Al2O3:   14.9    Fe2O3(tot):  10.55
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   7.50    CaO  :  10.67    Na2O      :   2.70
K2O     :   0.40    TiO2 :   2.07    MnO       :   0.14
P2O5    :   0.30    LOI  :           H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.12    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   194.00    Piece: 1A
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm):   60/  80
Core:  17   Sample Depth:   195.57
Sect:  2    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      APHYRIC DOLERITE

SiO2    :   49.4    Al2O3:   15.2    Fe2O3(tot):  10.39
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   8.05    CaO  :  10.56    Na2O      :   2.68
K2O     :   0.16    TiO2 :   1.98    MnO       :   0.15
P2O5    :   0.29    LOI  :   1.00    H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total:  99.35    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



Leg : 64    Depth to Top of Core(m):   346.00    Piece: 5
Hole: 481A  Top/Bottom Interval(mm):  910/ 950
Core:  33   Sample Depth:   346.93
Sect:  1    Analyst Name:

Analytical Method(s):
  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence  X-Ray fluorescence

Alteration    Rock type    Rock name
Moderate      IGNEOUS      PLAG PHYRIC BASALT

SiO2    :   50.0    Al2O3:   14.7    Fe2O3(tot):  11.57
FeO(tot):           Fe2O3:           FeO       :
MgO     :   5.86    CaO  :  10.96    Na2O      :   3.11
K2O     :   0.33    TiO2 :   2.41    MnO       :   0.18
P2O5    :   0.27    LOI  :   0.82    H2O+      :
H2O-    :           CO2  :           SO3       :
S       :           Total: 100.21    Magnesium#:

Comments:
Analysis NOT normalized to 100 1n source.
Analyses in table are on a volatile-free basis.
Total water not directly determined.
H2O not partitioned.
Fe oxide partitions not specified or analyzed.
H2O+ uncorrected for iron oxidation.
Laboratory analysis.
Data source is Hole Summary Book.
Results are averages for multiple analyses of the specimen.
ship and at one or more shore laboratories or by different techniques.
Magnesium number is atomic ration Mg/(Mg+Fe), where Fe is total iron.



    

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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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