Diatomaceous

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001058",
  "term": "Diatomaceous",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Describing a sedimentary rock, sediment, or earth composed primarily of the fossilized siliceous shells of diatoms, which are single-celled algae. These deposits, also known as diatomite, are very fine-grained, porous, and have a low density. In the oil industry, diatomaceous formations can act as unconventional reservoirs, such as the Monterey Formation in California, where oil is trapped within the microporous silica framework.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/diatomaceous/"
}