Petrology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002763",
  "term": "Petrology",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The scientific study of rocks, encompassing their formation, composition, classification, and the processes that alter them. This geological discipline investigates igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks to understand Earth's crustal evolution. In the oil and gas industry, petrology is applied to analyze reservoir rocks, assess their quality, and predict hydrocarbon accumulation and migration pathways.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/petrology/"
}