Thin Section Laboratory

Basalt Thin Section Example

Basalt from Hole 856H, Middle Valley, Juan de Fuca Ridge, Leg 169. Field of view = 2.5 mm, cross-polarized light. Plagioclase phenocrysts in basaltic glass show hopper-car, boxy, and acicular habits.

Modified on Wednesday, 05-Jan-2005 12:07:45 CST.