Rock Basics for Diamond Core Drilling A field-focused note for core logging and rig decisions.
Diamond core bits shown with a hard rock sample (equipment context).
The terms [1] below help drillers, geologists, and core loggers stay aligned on what is in the hole and why it behaves the way it does.
Three rock families used in day-to-day core logging
Igneous rocks
Igneous rocks form when molten material...