Table 2 Characteristics of the Barnett and Eagle Ford shale outcrops.

From: Multiparameter Analysis of Gas Transport Phenomena in Shale Gas Reservoirs: Apparent Permeability Characterization

Rock Evaluation

Core Sample

Bulk Density (g/cm3)

Grain Density (g/cm3)

TOC (wt%)

Kerogen Type

Vitrinite Reflectance Ro (%)

Barnett

2.304

2.608

12.87

II

0.45

Eagle Ford

2.327

2.761

4.82

II

0.72

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