GRD024CS0

RAMA7-Dr22-6(3)

Gabbro

Mesozoic › Jurassic › Late Jurassic
145.5 - 161.0

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Ritter 154 › Cabinet 37 › Drawer D

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Two medium-sized cut sample measuring ~6x6x3 cm and ~4x5x2 cm from the cut faces. Grey crystalline interior. White rind. Billet pieces in a bag. Original label: 28 November, 1980.

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RAMA 7 Dredge 22

Pacific Ocean
Mariana Trench. Original: 11 29.7N, 142 11.6E to 11 30.1N, 142 11.2E. Depth: -7800 to -7680.
Latitude: 11.495°
Longitude: 142.193333°
-7740.0 m a.s.l.

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Small brecciated vein

2.5

plane

Small brecciated vein

2.5

crossed

Altered pyroxene (green) and fractured plagioclase

2.5

plane

Altered pyroxene (green) and fractured plagioclase

2.5

crossed

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scan

crossed

GRD024CT0: 80% pyroxene (altered?), 20% plagioclase (heavily fractured); small brecciated vein; trace opaques (C. Eichler)

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