Issue, Point, Discussion

The majority of the literature on the Virgin Limestone focuses on what can be learned about the end-Permian mass extinction from the structures found within it.  While such literature is not directly related to the intent of this paper, their observations and collected data are valuable to determining the hydrocarbon production potential of the Virgin Limestone.  From these works (Baud, 2007; Pruss, 2005; Poborksi, 1954) we collect observations on composition, thickness and lateral extent of the Virgin Limestone, as well as data on the surrounding formations, all of these are important when considering a possible hydrocarbon source rock.