Figure F27. Clinopyroxene (Cpx) oikocryst-bearing troctolite, Unit II (Thin Section 53; Sample 345-U1415J-8R-3, 26–29 cm [Piece 5]; Interval 47; under crossed polars). A. Thin section image (length of section = 3.1 cm). B. A film of clinopyroxene occurs between olivine (Ol) and plagioclase (Pl) grains in the troctolitic matrix. C. Boundary between a clinopyroxene oikocryst and the troctolitic matrix. Some plagioclase crystals that are partly included in the oikocryst develop their facet.
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