Sample: 81ARj 37


Sample ID: 81ARj 37 [1]
Station ID: 81ARj 37
AT Num:
Volcano: Kialagvik
Possible source:
Eruption:
Collector: Riehle, J. R.
Date sampled: 1981-01-01
Sample type 1: Lava
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Final unit:
Text Description: Porphyritic biotite dacite tuff. Flow-foliated glassy groundmass containing phenocrysts of plagioclase (An 66) and biotite and opaque minerals after hornblende. Some lithic fragments, which appear to have granitic textures, have clinopyroxene interiors. Some mafic grains are entirely replaced by opaque minerals. Sparse, rounded quartz phenocrysts or fragments.
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References Cited

[1] Map and tables showing geochronology and whole-rock geochemistry of selected samples, Ugashik and part of Karluk quadrangles, Alaska, 1992

Wilson, F.H., and Shew, Nora, 1992, Map and tables showing geochronology and whole-rock geochemistry of selected samples, Ugashik and part of Karluk quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map MF-1539-E, 34 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:250,000.