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Sandstone diagenesis: composition and texture (view source)
Revision as of 14:43, 17 March 2014
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==Sediment composition and provenance==
==Sediment composition and provenance==
[[file:predicting-reservoir-system-quality-and-performance_fig9-47.png|thumb|{{figure number|1}}.]]
[[file:predicting-reservoir-system-quality-and-performance_fig9-47.png|thumb|{{figure number|1}}Effects of sediment composition on mechanical stability and chemical stability.]]
Provenance determines sand grain mineralogy and sediment maturity. Mechanical and chemical weathering affects sand grains during transportation. The final product reflects the origin, amount of reworking, and transport distance.
Provenance determines sand grain mineralogy and sediment maturity. Mechanical and chemical weathering affects sand grains during transportation. The final product reflects the origin, amount of reworking, and transport distance.