Munsell color value as related to organic carbon in Devonian shale of Appalachian basin: reply

Journal Article · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1981 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5644808

Hosterman, J W

In his reply to E.M. Winkler's discussion of his article, J.W. Hosterman notes that Winkler's idea of using the light meter of a single-lens-reflex camera to measure reflectance of Devonian shales of the Appalachian basin is unique and workable. The author of the reply also makes several suggestions for using Winkler's method on small samples. In addition, he notes that after extensive analysis of sampling, he has concluded that the Munsell color value and reflectance of the black shales are affected by more than just organic carbon content. (JMT)

• Research Organization: US Geological Survey, Reston, VA
• OSTI ID: 5644808
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 66:1; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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04 OIL SHALES AND TAR SANDS
040500* -- Oil Shales & Tar Sands-- Properties & Composition
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CAMERAS
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CHATTANOOGA FORMATION
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ELEMENTS
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FUELS
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GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS
GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES
MATERIALS
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OPTICAL PROPERTIES
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REFLECTIVITY
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