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Source rock

Term · Energy · MLC-T-ENE-002139

A rock rich in organic matter that has generated oil or natural gas over geologic time. Typical source rocks, usually shales or limestones, contain about 1% organic matter and at least 0.5% total organic carbon (TOC), although a rich source rock might have as much as 10% organic matter.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENE-002139
FieldEnergy
SubjectNatural gas
ReferencesEIA Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-002139",
  "term": "Source rock",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "A rock rich in organic matter that has generated oil or natural gas over geologic time. Typical source rocks, usually shales or limestones, contain about 1% organic matter and at least 0.5% total organic carbon (TOC), although a rich source rock might have as much as 10% organic matter.",
  "subject": "Natural gas",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/source-rock/"
}

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