Figure F247. A. Interstitial oikocryst/blast of orthopyroxene (opx) enclosing subrounded (granular?) plagioclase (plag) and clinopyroxene (cpx) grains in Unit 1256D-94 (Thin Section 116; Sample 312-1256D-232R-2, 98–100 cm) (field of view [FOV] = 2.4 mm; cross-polarized light). B. Interstitial orthopyroxene enclosing many small rounded clinopyroxene grains (Thin Section 116; Sample 312-1256D-232R-2, 98–100 cm) (FOV = 2.4 mm; cross-polarized light). Note the difference in the morphology of the orthopyroxene/plagioclase contact in A and B.
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