Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
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Author: KASSIMALI, Aslam.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Task C) Basement Geology Map
It has been found that there is a higher heat transfer to the oil shale from the sediments that are directly under the
gneiss thus allowing maturation of the shale to allow extraction of the oil.
Construct a basement geological map that shows the underlying regional metamorphic geology of the entire
region. Use the drilling logs in Appendix 2 to help identify areas of oil shale thus constraining the size of the
geological resource associated with Task D.
Along with the geological base map prior to the deposition of the sediments, the following is required:
• Infer the geological boundaries, including fault zones and folding for the region.
• Identify the igneous rock types listed within the Porphyrite and Volcanic Group drilling (Appendix 2)
according to the International Union of Geological Sciences use of the Streckeisen international
classification system and provide an image of the rock that you have identified.
• Compare geophysical techniques that could be used to confirm the volume of the oil shale/ coal
resources and where there could be potential igneous intrusions. 

 

Appendix 1: Outcrop Rock Units & Geotechnical Summary
Rock Type
Red
Sandstone
Volcanic
Group
Massive
Limestone
Shale
Porphyrite
Description
Poorly sorted clast supported quartz
sandstone with a range of rounded to
angular lithic fragments contained within
the matrix.
Andesite tuffs and flows formed in a
phreatic environment.
Rhyolite tuffs formed in a phreatic
environment associated with plagioclase
phenocrysts.
Massive basaltic pillow lavas flows
associated with chlorite alteration and
intensely weathered at surface.
Limestone containing calcite crystals in
void space.
Inter-bedded impermeable shale
containing occasional calcite crystals
derived from fossiliferous material.
Phenocrysts of 17% Orthoclase, 33%
Quartz, 30% Plagioclase, 10% Hornblende,
5% Biotite, 5% Muscovite, tr. Sulphides
Poorly sorted quartz-lithic conglomerate
with some metamorphic fragments of
various natures contained within the
Conglomerate matrix and clasts of shale, sandstone and
limestone.
Around the Porphyrite clasts include
quartzite, marble, hornfels and quartz.
Geotechnical
Structure: Well interlocked undisturbed
rock with cubical blocks.
Surfaces: Good, rough slightly iron stained
weathered surfaces.
Andesite Structure: Well interlocked
undisturbed rock with cubical blocks.
Andesite Surface: Moderately altered.
Rhyolite Structure: Massive.
Rhyolite Surface: Unweathered surfaces.
Basalt Structure: Very Blocky
Basalt Surface: Chloritic alteration.
Structure: Very blocky, with many
intersecting discontinuity joint sets.
Surfaces: Smooth, calcite coated surfaces.
Structure: Very blocky, with many
intersecting discontinuity joint sets.
Surfaces: Rough, calcite coated surfaces.
Structure: Massive in situ rock with few
discontinuities.
Surfaces: Rough slightly iron stained
surfaces.
Structure: Massive in situ rock with few
discontinuities.
Surfaces: Rough slightly iron stained
surfaces.
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Transcribed Image Text:Appendix 1: Outcrop Rock Units & Geotechnical Summary Rock Type Red Sandstone Volcanic Group Massive Limestone Shale Porphyrite Description Poorly sorted clast supported quartz sandstone with a range of rounded to angular lithic fragments contained within the matrix. Andesite tuffs and flows formed in a phreatic environment. Rhyolite tuffs formed in a phreatic environment associated with plagioclase phenocrysts. Massive basaltic pillow lavas flows associated with chlorite alteration and intensely weathered at surface. Limestone containing calcite crystals in void space. Inter-bedded impermeable shale containing occasional calcite crystals derived from fossiliferous material. Phenocrysts of 17% Orthoclase, 33% Quartz, 30% Plagioclase, 10% Hornblende, 5% Biotite, 5% Muscovite, tr. Sulphides Poorly sorted quartz-lithic conglomerate with some metamorphic fragments of various natures contained within the Conglomerate matrix and clasts of shale, sandstone and limestone. Around the Porphyrite clasts include quartzite, marble, hornfels and quartz. Geotechnical Structure: Well interlocked undisturbed rock with cubical blocks. Surfaces: Good, rough slightly iron stained weathered surfaces. Andesite Structure: Well interlocked undisturbed rock with cubical blocks. Andesite Surface: Moderately altered. Rhyolite Structure: Massive. Rhyolite Surface: Unweathered surfaces. Basalt Structure: Very Blocky Basalt Surface: Chloritic alteration. Structure: Very blocky, with many intersecting discontinuity joint sets. Surfaces: Smooth, calcite coated surfaces. Structure: Very blocky, with many intersecting discontinuity joint sets. Surfaces: Rough, calcite coated surfaces. Structure: Massive in situ rock with few discontinuities. Surfaces: Rough slightly iron stained surfaces. Structure: Massive in situ rock with few discontinuities. Surfaces: Rough slightly iron stained surfaces.
N
2
+
400-
CONGLOMERATE
500
+
MASSIVE
HALES
RED SANDSTONE
SHALES
F
MASSIVE
LIMESTONE
Fz
25
LIMESTONE
600·
-600-
65
B
Legend
8
115
20
40V
V
↑30
Red
Sandstone
Volcanic
v Group
Massive
Limestone
Shales
Porphyrite
Conglomerate
□□□
Borehole
160
-m
Metamorphic
Auriole
F = fault.
Countours:
100
༽7”
Creek Flow
is the equivilant of 75
1000
metres
Figure 1: Windy Hill Geology Map (note the rocks listed are not in order and those at depth are not included in the
legend but should be included on the Geological Column and History as found in Appendix 2.).
2000
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Transcribed Image Text:N 2 + 400- CONGLOMERATE 500 + MASSIVE HALES RED SANDSTONE SHALES F MASSIVE LIMESTONE Fz 25 LIMESTONE 600· -600- 65 B Legend 8 115 20 40V V ↑30 Red Sandstone Volcanic v Group Massive Limestone Shales Porphyrite Conglomerate □□□ Borehole 160 -m Metamorphic Auriole F = fault. Countours: 100 ༽7” Creek Flow is the equivilant of 75 1000 metres Figure 1: Windy Hill Geology Map (note the rocks listed are not in order and those at depth are not included in the legend but should be included on the Geological Column and History as found in Appendix 2.). 2000
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