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Table 2 Calibration data for permeability models GPPT and Berg model for different facies types

From: Porosity–permeability relationship derived from Upper Jurassic carbonate rock cores to assess the regional hydraulic matrix properties of the Malm reservoir in the South German Molasse Basin

Lithology

Facies

rfn

mp (d) [m]

(Dolomitic) limestone

Mudstone

4

3.0 * 10−5

Wackestone

4

3.0 * 10−5

Packstone (grain-supported)

4 (3)

3.0 * 10−5

Grainstone

1.75

1.25 * 10−4

Rud/floatstone

1.5

5.0 * 10−4

Dolostone

Fine crystalline

3.5

6.3 * 10−5

Fine–medium crystalline

3

2.2 * 10−4

Medium crystalline

2.5

3.5 * 10−4

Medium–coarsely crystalline

2

4.0 * 10−4

Coarsely crystalline

1.5

5.0 * 10−4

  1. Rfn rock fabric number, mp mean particle size, d geometric mean grain size