Abstract
The Beta distribution in n-dimensions is introduced to describe the proportions of the mineralogical components existing in a certain stratigraphic interval (the porosity is included as a "mineralogical component"). The justification for doing so is empirical. The model allows the calculation of well logging parameters, such as GRma, GRsh, shale density, etc., without having to introduce them by "eye". It also allows the probabilistic calculation of the rock composition at each depth when there are more mineralogical components than logs: that is, there is a shortage of equations. In addition to this, the Beta model can be used to test the hypothesis that the relationship between any two components can be regarded as random, which should have applications in reservoir characterization.
