Petrophysical Properties of Crystalline Rocks

Boreholes are commonly drilled into crystalline rocks to evaluate their suitability for various applications such as waste disposal (including nuclear waste), geothermal energy, hydrology, sequestration of greenhouse gases and for fault analysis. Crystalline rocks include igneous, metamorphic and even some sedimentary rocks. The quantification and understanding of individual rock masses requires extensive modelling and an analysis of various physical and chemical parameters. This volume covers the following aspects of the petrophysical properties of crystalline rocks: fracturing and deformation, oceanic basement studies, permeability and hydrology, and laboratorybased studies. With the growing demands for sustainable and environmentally effective development of the subsurface, the petrophysics of crystalline rocks is becoming an increasingly important field.
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Types of permeable fractures in graniteAuthor(s)J. Sausse;J. Sausse1UMR 7566, Géologie et Gestion des Ressources Minérales et Energétiques,UHP Nancy 1, BP 239, F-54506 Vandoeuvre Cedex, Francejudith.sausse@g2r.uhp-nancy.frSearch for other works by this author on:A. GenterA. Genter2BRGM CDG/ENE,BP 6009, 45060 Orléans Cedex 2, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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In situ seismic investigations of fault zones in the Leventina Gneiss Complex of the Swiss Central AlpsAuthor(s)R. Giese;R. GieseGeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Department of GeoEngineering,Telegrafenberg, D-14473 Potsdam, Germanyrudi@gfz-potsdam.deSearch for other works by this author on:C. Klose;C. KloseGeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Department of GeoEngineering,Telegrafenberg, D-14473 Potsdam, Germanyrudi@gfz-potsdam.deSearch for other works by this author on:G. BormG. BormGeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Department of GeoEngineering,Telegrafenberg, D-14473 Potsdam, Germanyrudi@gfz-potsdam.deSearch for other works by this author on:
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Natural fracturing and petrophysical properties of the Palisades dolerite sillAuthor(s)K. BurgdorffK. Burgdorff2GeoMechanics International, Inc.,Parmelia House, 191 St George';s Terrace, Perth, WA 6000, Australiaburgdorff@geomi.comSearch for other works by this author on:
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Scale dependence of hydraulic and structural parameters in fractured rock, from borehole data (KTB and HSDP)Author(s)H. Burkhardt;H. Burkhardt2Department of Applied Geophysics,Ackerstr. 76, D-13355 Berlin, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:L. EngelhardL. Engelhard3Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology,Mendelssohnstr. 3, 38106 Braunschweig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Brittle fracture in two crystalline rocks under true triaxial compressive stressesAuthor(s)B. Haimson;B. Haimson1Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Geological Engineering Program University of Wisconsin,1509 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1595, USAbhaimson@wisc.eduSearch for other works by this author on:C. ChangC. Chang1Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Geological Engineering Program University of Wisconsin,1509 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1595, USAbhaimson@wisc.edu2Department of Geology, Chungnam National University,Daejeon, South KoreaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Distribution and properties of fractures in and around the Nojima Fault in the Hirabayashi GSJ boreholeAuthor(s)H. Ito;H. ItoGeological Survey of Japan/AIST,1-1-1 AIST Tsukuba Central 7, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8567, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:T. KiguchiT. KiguchiGeological Survey of Japan/AIST,1-1-1 AIST Tsukuba Central 7, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8567, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Petrofabric-derived seismic properties of a mylonitic quartz simple shear zone: implications for seismic reflection profilingAuthor(s)J. M. KendallJ. M. KendallSearch for other works by this author on:
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Fractured reservoir analysis using modern geophysical well techniques: application to basement reservoirs in VietnamAuthor(s)S. M. LuthiS. M. LuthiDepartment of Geotechnology, Mijnbouwstraat 120, Delft University of Technology,2628RX Delft, The Netherlandss.m.Luthi@ta.tudelft.nlSearch for other works by this author on:
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Fracture mapping with electrical core imagesAuthor(s)P. Jackson;P. Jackson2British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham,NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:R. Flint;R. Flint3Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Loughborough University,LE11 3TU, UKSearch for other works by this author on:P. K. HarveyP. K. HarveySearch for other works by this author on:
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Shear-wave anisotropy from dipole shear logs in oceanic crustal environmentsAuthor(s)G. J. Iturrino;G. J. Iturrino1Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Borehole Research Group,Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964, USAIturrino@ldeo.columbia.eduSearch for other works by this author on:D. Goldberg;D. Goldberg1Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Borehole Research Group,Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964, USAIturrino@ldeo.columbia.eduSearch for other works by this author on:H. Glassman;H. Glassman2Baker-Hughes,2001 Rankin Road, Houston, TX 77073-5114, USASearch for other works by this author on:D. Patterson;D. Patterson2Baker-Hughes,2001 Rankin Road, Houston, TX 77073-5114, USASearch for other works by this author on:Y.-F. Sun;Y.-F. Sun1Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Borehole Research Group,Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964, USAIturrino@ldeo.columbia.eduSearch for other works by this author on:G. Guerin;G. Guerin1Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Borehole Research Group,Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964, USAIturrino@ldeo.columbia.eduSearch for other works by this author on:S. HaggasS. Haggas3Leicester University, Department of Geology,University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Reactive flow and permeability prediction — numerical simulation of complex hydrogeothermal problemsAuthor(s)J. Bartels;J. Bartels1Geothermie Neubrandenburg Ltd.,Postfach 110120, D-17041 Neubrandenburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:C. Clauser;C. Clauser2RWTH Aachen University,Applied Geophysics, Lochnerstr. 4-20, D-52056 Aachen, Germanyc.clauser@geophysik.rwth-aachen.deSearch for other works by this author on:M. Kühn;M. Kühn3CSIRO-ARRC/Exploration and Mining,26 Dick Perry Ave, Technology Park, Kensington, Perth, WA 6151, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:H. Pape;H. Pape2RWTH Aachen University,Applied Geophysics, Lochnerstr. 4-20, D-52056 Aachen, Germanyc.clauser@geophysik.rwth-aachen.deSearch for other works by this author on:W. SchneiderW. Schneider3CSIRO-ARRC/Exploration and Mining,26 Dick Perry Ave, Technology Park, Kensington, Perth, WA 6151, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Permeability of rock samples from the Kola and KTB superdeep boreholes at high P-T parameters as related to the problem of underground disposal of radioactive wasteAuthor(s)A. V. Zharikov;A. V. Zharikov1Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrography, Mineralogy and Geochemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences,Staromonetny per., 35, 119017, Moscow, Russiavil@igem.ruSearch for other works by this author on:V. I. Malkovsky;V. I. Malkovsky1Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrography, Mineralogy and Geochemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences,Staromonetny per., 35, 119017, Moscow, Russiavil@igem.ruSearch for other works by this author on:V. M. Shmonov;V. M. Shmonov2Institute of Experimental Mineralogy of the Russian Academy of Sciences,142432, Chernogolovka Moscow district, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:V. M. VitovtovaV. M. Vitovtova2Institute of Experimental Mineralogy of the Russian Academy of Sciences,142432, Chernogolovka Moscow district, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Integration of electrical and optical images for structural analysis: a case study from ODP Hole 1105AAuthor(s)S. L. Haggas;S. L. Haggas1IHS Energy, Enterprise House,Cirencester Road, Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8RX, UKSearch for other works by this author on:C. J. MacleodC. J. Macleod3School of Earth, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Cardiff University,Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3YE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Electrical properties of slow-spreading ridge gabbros from ODP Hole 1105A, SW Indian RidgeAuthor(s)F. Einaudi;F. Einaudi1Laboratoire de Géophysique et d’Hydrodynamique en Forage, ODP-NEB, ISTEEM, cc 056, Université de Montpellier II,34095 Montpellier, Cedex 05, Franceeinaudi@dstu.univ-montp2.fr2Laboratoire de Pétrologie Magnatique, Université d’Aix Marseille III, Faculté des Sciences de Saint Jérôme,13397 Marseille Cedex 20, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:P. A. Pezard;P. A. Pezard3Laboratoire de Tectonophysique, ISTEEM, CNRS UMR5568, Université de Montpellier II,34095 Montpellier, Cedex 5, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:B. Ildefonse;B. Ildefonse3Laboratoire de Tectonophysique, ISTEEM, CNRS UMR5568, Université de Montpellier II,34095 Montpellier, Cedex 5, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:P. GloverP. Glover4Département de géologie et de génie géologique, Faculté des sciences et de génie, Université Laval, Sainte-Foy,G1K 7P4, Québec, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Non-invasive characterization of fractured crystalline rocks using a combined multicomponent transient electromagnetic, resistivity and seismic approachAuthor(s)M. A. MejuM. A. MejuDepartment of Environmental Science, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YQ, UK (e-mail: m.meju@Lancaster.ac. uk)Search for other works by this author on:
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On the neutron absorption properties of basic and ultrabasic rocks: the significance of minor and trace elementsAuthor(s)T. S. BrewerT. S. BrewerSearch for other works by this author on:
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The interpretation of thermal neutron properties in ocean floor volcanicsAuthor(s)S. L. Haggas;S. L. Haggas2IHS Energy, Enterprise House,Cirencester Road, Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8RX, UKSearch for other works by this author on:H. DeliusH. DeliusSearch for other works by this author on:
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Microstructure, filtration, elastic and thermal properties of granite rock samples: implications for HLW disposalAuthor(s)V. A. Petrov;V. A. Petrov1Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrography, Mineralogy and Geochemistry (IGEM), Russian Academy of Sciences,35 Staromonetny per., Moscow 119017, Russiavlad@igem.ruSearch for other works by this author on:V. V. Poluektov;V. V. Poluektov1Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrography, Mineralogy and Geochemistry (IGEM), Russian Academy of Sciences,35 Staromonetny per., Moscow 119017, Russiavlad@igem.ruSearch for other works by this author on:A. V. Zharikov;A. V. Zharikov1Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrography, Mineralogy and Geochemistry (IGEM), Russian Academy of Sciences,35 Staromonetny per., Moscow 119017, Russiavlad@igem.ruSearch for other works by this author on:R. M. Nasimov;R. M. Nasimov2United Institute of Physics of the Earth (OIFZ), Russian Academy of Sciences,10 B. Gruzinskaya St, Moscow 123810, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:N. I. Diaur;N. I. Diaur2United Institute of Physics of the Earth (OIFZ), Russian Academy of Sciences,10 B. Gruzinskaya St, Moscow 123810, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:V. A. Terentiev;V. A. Terentiev2United Institute of Physics of the Earth (OIFZ), Russian Academy of Sciences,10 B. Gruzinskaya St, Moscow 123810, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:A. A. Burmistrov;A. A. Burmistrov3Moscow State University (MGU),Vorobievy Gory, Moscow 119899, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:G. I. Petrunin;G. I. Petrunin3Moscow State University (MGU),Vorobievy Gory, Moscow 119899, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:V. G. Popov;V. G. Popov3Moscow State University (MGU),Vorobievy Gory, Moscow 119899, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:V. G. Sibgatulin;V. G. Sibgatulin4Krasnoyarsk Scientific Research Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources (KNIIGiMS),55 Pr. Mira, Krasnoyarsk 660049, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:E. N. Lind;E. N. Lind4Krasnoyarsk Scientific Research Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources (KNIIGiMS),55 Pr. Mira, Krasnoyarsk 660049, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:A. A. Grafchikov;A. A. Grafchikov5Institute of Experimental Mineralogy (IEM), Russian Academy of Sciences,Chernogolovka, Moscow district 142432, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:V. M. ShmonovV. M. Shmonov5Institute of Experimental Mineralogy (IEM), Russian Academy of Sciences,Chernogolovka, Moscow district 142432, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Effect of compositional and structural variations on log responses of igneous and metamorphic rocks. I: mafic rocksAuthor(s)A. Bartetzko;A. Bartetzko1Present address: University of Bremen, Research Center Ocean Margins,P.O. Box 330440, 28334 Bremen, Germanybartetzko@uni-bremen.de2Applied Geophysics, RWTH Aachen University of Technology,Lochnerstrasse 4-20, 52056 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:H. Delius;H. Delius3Department of Geology, University of Leicester,Leicester, LE1 7RH, UKSearch for other works by this author on:R. PechnigR. Pechnig2Applied Geophysics, RWTH Aachen University of Technology,Lochnerstrasse 4-20, 52056 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Effect of compositional variations on log responses of igneous and metamorphic rocks. II: acid and intermediate rocksAuthor(s)R. Pechnig;R. Pechnig1Angewandte Geophysik, RWTH Aachen University of Technology,Lochnerstrasse 4-20, 52056 Aachen, Germanyr.pechnig@geophysik.rwth-aachen.deSearch for other works by this author on:H. Delius;H. Delius2Department of Geology, University of Leicester,Leicester, LE1 7RH, UKSearch for other works by this author on:A. BartetzkoA. Bartetzko1Angewandte Geophysik, RWTH Aachen University of Technology,Lochnerstrasse 4-20, 52056 Aachen, Germanyr.pechnig@geophysik.rwth-aachen.deSearch for other works by this author on:
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Laboratory investigations for the evaluation of in situ geophysical measurements in a salt mineAuthor(s)A. Just;A. Just2Institute for Geophysics and Geology,Talstr. 35, D-04103 Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:L. Aschmann;L. Aschmann2Institute for Geophysics and Geology,Talstr. 35, D-04103 Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:F. JacobsF. Jacobs2Institute for Geophysics and Geology,Talstr. 35, D-04103 Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Deformation of metavolcanics in the Karachay Lake area, Southern Urals: petrophysical and mineral—chemical aspectsAuthor(s)V. A. Petrov;V. A. Petrov1Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrography, Mineralogy and Geochemistry (IGEM), Russian Academy of Sciences, 35 Staromonetny per., Moscow 109017, Russia (e-mail: vlad@igem. ru)Search for other works by this author on:V. V. Poluektov;V. V. Poluektov1Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrography, Mineralogy and Geochemistry (IGEM), Russian Academy of Sciences, 35 Staromonetny per., Moscow 109017, Russia (e-mail: vlad@igem. ru)Search for other works by this author on:A. V. Zharikov;A. V. Zharikov1Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrography, Mineralogy and Geochemistry (IGEM), Russian Academy of Sciences, 35 Staromonetny per., Moscow 109017, Russia (e-mail: vlad@igem. ru)Search for other works by this author on:V. I. Velichkin;V. I. Velichkin1Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrography, Mineralogy and Geochemistry (IGEM), Russian Academy of Sciences, 35 Staromonetny per., Moscow 109017, Russia (e-mail: vlad@igem. ru)Search for other works by this author on:R. M. Nasimov;R. M. Nasimov2United Institute of Physics of the Earth (OIFZ), Russian Academy of Sciences, 10 B, Gruzinskaya Street, Moscow 123810, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:N. I. Diaur;N. I. Diaur2United Institute of Physics of the Earth (OIFZ), Russian Academy of Sciences, 10 B, Gruzinskaya Street, Moscow 123810, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:V. A. Terentiev;V. A. Terentiev2United Institute of Physics of the Earth (OIFZ), Russian Academy of Sciences, 10 B, Gruzinskaya Street, Moscow 123810, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:V. M. Shmonov;V. M. Shmonov3Institute of Experimental Mineralogy (IEM), Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka, Moscow Region 142432, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:V. M. VitovtovaV. M. Vitovtova3Institute of Experimental Mineralogy (IEM), Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka, Moscow Region 142432, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Non-linearity in multidirectional P-wave velocity: confining pressure behaviour based on real 3D laboratory measurements, and its mathematical approximationAuthor(s)R. Přikryl;R. Přikryl1Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Mineral Resources, Faculty of Science,Charles University in Prague, Albertov 6, 128 43 Prague, Czech Republicprikryl@natur.cuni.czSearch for other works by this author on:Karel Klíma;Karel Klíma2Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic,V Holešovičkách 41, 180 00 Prague, Czech RepublicSearch for other works by this author on:T. Lokajíček;T. Lokajíček2Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic,V Holešovičkách 41, 180 00 Prague, Czech RepublicSearch for other works by this author on:Z. ProsZ. Pros2Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic,V Holešovičkách 41, 180 00 Prague, Czech RepublicSearch for other works by this author on:
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The 14C-polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) impregnation method and image analysis as a tool for porosity characterization of rock-forming mineralsAuthor(s)E. Oila;E. Oila1Laboratory of Radiochemistry, Department of Chemistry,PO Box 55, 00014, University of Helsinki, FinlandSearch for other works by this author on:P. Sardini;P. Sardini2UMR 6532 CNRS HYDRASA, University of Poitiers,40 Avenue du Recteur Pineau, 86022 Poitiers, Francepaul.sardini@hydrasa.univ-poitiers.frSearch for other works by this author on:M. Siitari-Kauppi;M. Siitari-Kauppi1Laboratory of Radiochemistry, Department of Chemistry,PO Box 55, 00014, University of Helsinki, FinlandSearch for other works by this author on:K.-H. HellmuthK.-H. Hellmuth3Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority,PO Box 14, Helsinki, FinlandSearch for other works by this author on: