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CONTENTS

PREFACE xi
ABOUT THIS BOOK xv

1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Definition of Carbonate Reservoirs / 2

1.1.1 Carbonates / 2
1.1.2 Reservoirs / 4
1.2 Finding and Developing Carbonate Reservoirs / 6
1.2.1 Sources of Data on Reservoirs / 7
1.3 Unique Attributes of Carbonates / 9
Suggestions for Further Reading / 12
Review Questions / 12

2 CARBONATE RESERVOIR ROCK PROPERTIES 13

2.1 Definitions / 13
2.2 Fundamental Rock Properties / 14
2.2.1 Texture / 15
2.2.2 Fabric / 18
2.2.3 Composition / 20
2.2.4 Sedimentary Structures / 20
2.3 Classification of Carbonate Rocks / 20

2.3.1 Classification of Detrital Carbonates / 27

2.3.2 Classification of Reef Rocks / 28

2.3.3 Wright’s Genetic Classification / 30
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