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Silica

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003407

Silicon dioxide (SiO2), a common compound found abundantly in the Earth's crust as quartz and other silicate minerals. It is a primary component of many sedimentary rocks, such as sandstones and cherts. Silica can also act as a cementing agent in clastic reservoirs, affecting porosity and permeability.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003407
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003407",
  "term": "Silica",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Silicon dioxide (SiO2), a common compound found abundantly in the Earth's crust as quartz and other silicate minerals. It is a primary component of many sedimentary rocks, such as sandstones and cherts. Silica can also act as a cementing agent in clastic reservoirs, affecting porosity and permeability.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/silica/"
}

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