Table 1 Sedimentary key attributes for distinguishing the five defined subfacies within the BDM-B2 core
Core BDM-B2 | Sedimentary petrography | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colour | Grain size | Composition | Bioturbation | Structure/bedding | |
SF1 | Dark grey | Fine mudstone | Argillaceous | Weakly bioturbated | Homogeneous |
SF2 | Medium-dark grey | Medium mudstone | Argillaceous–siliceous | Sparsely bioturbated | Laminated |
SF3 | Medium grey | Coarse to sandy mudstone | Siliceous–argillaceous | Moderately bioturbated | Lenticular |
SF4 | Medium-light grey | Sandy mudstone to muddy sandstone | Siliceous–calcareous | Strongly bioturbated | Lenticular to flaser |
SF5 | Light grey | Sandy mudstone to muddy sandstone | Calcareous | Churned | Homogeneous |