Fractured basement exploration is a globally proven play, with high potential shown in many fields. The basement lithology type of felsic rock is profiled with high hydrocarbon flow due to extensive fault systems and excellent fracture networks. This makes felsic rock the most ideal basement reservoir to be explored and as such the ability to recognize basement lithology could lead to increased exploration success. Mineralogy and rock chemistry data are used to recognize basement rock types as demonstrated in a basement exploration well from the Malay Basin.