Cherty

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000656",
  "term": "Cherty",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Describing a rock containing or composed of chert, a very hard, fine-grained sedimentary rock consisting of microcrystalline quartz. Chert can occur as nodules, concretions, or layers within other sedimentary rocks, such as limestone or shale. Its presence can affect drilling operations and reservoir quality due to its hardness and low porosity.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/cherty/"
}