Figure F4. Clinopyroxene oikocryst-bearing troctolite (Sample 345-U1415I-4R-2, 9–13 cm [Piece 2]). Note the equant shape and subhedral outline of the clinopyroxene oikocryst. The plagioclase grains in the troctolite are subparallel and aligned parallel to the foliation of the rock, whereas the plagioclase chadacrysts in clinopyroxene show random orientation. For more details see Figures F5 and F10. A. Core close-up. B. Plane-polarized light. C. Under crossed polars.
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