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==Effect of quartz overgrowths==
 
==Effect of quartz overgrowths==
In general, as quartz cement precipitates, the pore:pore throat size ratio approaches 1 (Hartmann et al., 1985{{citation needed}}). Throats are reduced less than pore space; therefore, [[permeability]] is affected less than porosity. During cementation, the size of the pore spaces between the pore-filling crystals decreases until it approaches the size of the pore throats. Throats become more tabular or sheet-like. Sandstone porosity may be quite low (<5%) and still have some permeability (<10 md) where cemented with quartz. 9See also [[Connectivity and pore throat size]].)
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In general, as quartz cement precipitates, the pore:pore throat size ratio approaches 1 (Hartmann et al., 1985{{citation needed}}). Throats are reduced less than pore space; therefore, [[permeability]] is affected less than porosity. During cementation, the size of the pore spaces between the pore-filling crystals decreases until it approaches the size of the pore throats. Throats become more tabular or sheet-like. Sandstone porosity may be quite low (<5%) and still have some permeability (<10 md) where cemented with quartz. (See also [[Connectivity and pore throat size]].)
    
==Effect of fractures==
 
==Effect of fractures==

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