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## ABSTRACT Natural shale samples, particularly well‐preserved, drilled core samples, are extremely difficult to obtain for laboratory research. Multiple tests must be carried out on one sample, and some samples are disposed after destructive tests. Therefore, rarity and non‐reusability of samples strongly restrict shale studies. In this study, based on statistical data from the world's major shale block, a new type of synthetic shale was physically constructed via a process of interfusion, stuffing, and compaction using quartz, clay, carbonate, and kerogen as the primary materials, according to statistical data from the world's major shale blocks. Further evaluation of the synthetic shale involved the use of scanning electron microscopy imagery and analysis of its anisotropic characteristics in comparison with natural shale. The synthetic shale had a laminated microstructure similar to natural shale, and its velocity anisotropy corresponded to Thomsen's anisotropy of a transversely isotropic medium. The results of tests for homogeneity and repeatability indicated that the construction process was stable and that several identical synthetic samples, which were satisfactorily simila

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Author

Xinyuan Luan; Bangrang Di; Jianxin Wei; Jianguo Zhao; Xiangyang Li

Publisher

Wiley

Published

2016

Language

EN

Field

Earth and Planetary Sciences (Physical Sciences)