Abstract
Based on the statistical analysis of the geochemical data of more than 192 rock samples collected from 6 basins in China,the author has come to the following conclusions:1.The parameters 17α21β-Hopane-22/22,17α21β-Hopane/17β21α-Moretane and 5α14α17αC-Sterane-20/(20+20)are available maturity indices of source rocks.2.The sterane ratio 5α14α17αC/5α14α17αC is a better index of kerogen types.3.Some parameters,as Pristane/n-C,Phytane/n-C,are of little practical value.