Glen Canyon Group, Sevier Basin and Kaiparowitz Bench (13)

Comments on Geologic Parameters

13 Rock/Water Reaction:

Some data on rock/water reaction were provided by Freethey and Cordy (1991), but the emphasis of their research is on ground-water chemistry. Potential for mineral interaction with high-CO2 brines is low in these mature sandstones.

13 Reference:

Freethey, G. W., and Cordy, G. E., 1991, Geohydrology of Mesozoic rocks in the Upper Colorado River Basin-excluding the San Juan Basin-in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming: U.S. Geological Survey, Professional Paper 1411-C, 118 p.