 The conclusion must therefore be that while the inorganic theory is attractive it is not proved. THEORIES OF ORGANIC ORIGIN. These theories may be again divided into two groups : (a) That petroleum is indigenous to the rocks in which it is found, and...  Bulletin of the United States Geological Survey - Page 140by Geological Survey (U.S.) - 1903Full view - About this book
 | Geology - 1906 - 1190 pages
...divided into two groups: (a) That petroleum is indigenous to the rocks in which It is found, and (b) that it is the product of natural distillation. The...well as that found in limestone. According to Orton,* petroleum results from the primary decomposition of organic matter, and WHS formed when the rocks containing... | |
 | Charles Willard Hayes, William Kennedy - Oil fields - 1903 - 222 pages
...divided into two groups : (a) That petroleum is indigenous to the rocks in which it is found, and (b) that it is the product of natural distillation. The...well as that found in limestone. According to Orton, " petroleum results from the primary decomposition of organic matter, and was formed when the rocks... | |
 | Nevin Melancthon Fenneman - Oil fields - 1906 - 180 pages
...is the product of natural distillation. The first of these theories was advocated by Sterry ITunt, who asserted that all petroleum was formed in limestone...also advocated by Lesley and Whitney. The theory was farther amplified by Orton, who extended it to the petroleum found in the shale and sandstone in the... | |
 | Geology - 1914 - 378 pages
...rocks in which it is found; and (b) that it is the product of natural distillation. The first of these was advocated by Sterry Hunt, who asserted that all...well as that found in limestone. According to Orton,> petroleum results from the primary decomposition of organic matter, and was formed when the rocks containing... | |
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