4.1: BC/Bu 3 (Critical Zone)

HAND SAMPLE IMAGES AND VIDEOS

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THIN SECTION IMAGES AND VIDEOS

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Please note: this thin section is a bit thick. Plagioclase has first-order yellow colors in some images.

Spot 1

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Spot 2

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THIN SECTION SCANS

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