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Glossary:Archie equation
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An empirical relationship between the formation resistivity, F, and porosity, φ, in which F=1/φm, where the porosity exponent or cementing factor, m, is a constant for a particular formation. Typical m's are 1.8 to 2.0 for consolidated sandstones and 1.3 for poorly consolidated sandstones.