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Petrography

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002758

The scientific study and description of rocks, focusing on their mineralogical composition, texture, and fabric, typically using a petrographic microscope. In petroleum geology, it is used to characterize reservoir rocks, identify diagenetic alterations, and assess pore connectivity. Petrography provides detailed insights into reservoir quality and evolution.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002758
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002758",
  "term": "Petrography",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The scientific study and description of rocks, focusing on their mineralogical composition, texture, and fabric, typically using a petrographic microscope. In petroleum geology, it is used to characterize reservoir rocks, identify diagenetic alterations, and assess pore connectivity. Petrography provides detailed insights into reservoir quality and evolution.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/petrography/"
}

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