Geologically, the rock mass of the Mogao Grottoes is semi-binder calcirudite of the quaternary sediment of very loose structure.

莫高窟岩体在地质学上属第四纪沙泥质、钙质半胶结砾岩，结构十分松散。

Mainly developed are fan - delta, deep lake turbidite and calcirudite deposit, and also alluvial fan deposit in early period.

各时期形成的砂岩和粒屑灰岩储集体,为油气储集提供了有利的场所。