Mineralogy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002377",
  "term": "Mineralogy",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The scientific study of minerals, including their chemical composition, crystal structure, physical properties, and occurrence. In petroleum geology, mineralogical analysis of reservoir rocks determines the types and quantities of grains and cements, which control porosity and permeability. This analysis is performed using techniques like X-ray diffraction (XRD), thin-section petrography, and scanning electron microscopy on core samples or cuttings.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/mineralogy/"
}