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Secondary porosity

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003297

Porosity that develops in a rock after its initial deposition and lithification, typically through processes like dissolution of minerals, fracturing, or dolomitization. This type of porosity can significantly enhance the reservoir quality of a rock, especially in carbonates. It is distinct from primary porosity, which forms during deposition.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003297
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003297",
  "term": "Secondary porosity",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Porosity that develops in a rock after its initial deposition and lithification, typically through processes like dissolution of minerals, fracturing, or dolomitization. This type of porosity can significantly enhance the reservoir quality of a rock, especially in carbonates. It is distinct from primary porosity, which forms during deposition.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/secondary-porosity/"
}

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