Digital Soil Mapping and Morphogenetic …

map of Ikwo Local Government in Ebonyi State at a scale of 1:50,000. The soils were characterized and classified for effective soil management based on results of analyses of soils sampled from profile pits. The results show four mapping units based on the geology which comprises mainly sandstone, silt stone, shale and

Geology of Granite | Granite Landscapes of the World

For obvious reasons of space and relevance, this chapter cannot provide a comprehensive and extensive treatment of granite as a rock. Rather, its aim is to provide background information on those aspects of granite geology which are relevant to geomorphology and may help to explain the variety of landforms and landscapes supported by granite.

(PDF) Geology of Nigeria | Moshood Tijani

The crystalline bedrock areas of northern-central part of Nigeria are characterized by disintegrated granite hills with balanced rocks and tors in Bauchi, Kano and Brinin-Kudu areas (Szentes 2009).

GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF NIGERIA AND …

Geology is simply the study of the Earth. The various components of Geology include; the history of the earth as a planet since its formation; the materials of which it is made, the structure of ...

(PDF) Geology of Nigeria | Moshood Tijani

Geology and mineral resources of Ebonyi State, southeastern Nigeria. ... tourmaline and beryl-bearing 14 M. N. Tijani Fig. 1.18 Geological map of Younger Granite Province of Nigeria. Modified after Jacobson et al. (1958), Kinnaird (1981) pegmatites, microgranites, aplites and syenite dykes (Dada 2006). ...

The Abakaliki and the Ebonyi Formations: sub-divisions of …

Journal of African Earth Sciences, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 195-207, 1989 0899-5362/89 $3.00 + 0.00 Printed in Great Britain. Pergamon Press plc The Abakaliki and the Ebonyi Formations : sub-divisions of the Albian Asu River Group in the southern Benue trough, Nigeria A. E. AGUMANU Geological Survey of Nigeria Kaduna, Nigeria Abstract- The Asu River Group …

Geological Map showing the Pegmatite Fields of Nigeria …

Although Ogunyele and Akingboye (2018) [14] relate the Pan-African older granite suite with the Nigerian tin-bearing pegmatite, Alayande et al. (2015) [15] allude to the presence of two granite ...

Structural Geology of the Lower Benue Trough: A Case …

The study area (Ishiagu) which is part of the Lower Benue Trough comprises of igneous rock types that are predominantly intermediate to basic in nature.

The Abakaliki and the Ebonyi Formations: sub-divisions of …

Rapid alternations of sandstone, siltstone, shales, mudstones, oolitic and serpulid grainstones and packstone-wackestone indicative of transitional environment of deposition …

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF STONE QUARRYING …

Stone quarrying activities has resulted in environment issues in Nigeria and Ebonyi State inclusive. This activities has affected Air, Water and Soil quality around the host communities

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Structural geology and tectonic influence on lineament …

Brittle rocks, such as granite and basalt, are more prone to fracturing under tectonic stress, leading to the formation of prominent lineaments. In contrast, more ductile rocks, such as shale and limestone, may ... Geology of Ebonyi State The geology of the study area is diverse, with notable influences from both the Basement Complex and ...

Granite rock, classification and origin

Granite is a type of igneous rock that is primarily composed of quartz, plagioclase and alkali feldspar. There are many different types of granite, and the classification of granite is based on various factors, including its …

Quality and durability of some marble deposits in the …

The authors are dutifully grateful to Mr. Babadiya Gbadebo who was a key personnel during field work and laboratory analyses at the material laboratories of Ebonyi State Ministry of Works and Housing, Abakaliki. Mr. Tony Chukwu of the department of Geology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, is appreciated for helping with the petrographic ...

Publications of NGSA – Nigeria Geological Survey Agency

The Geology of Parts of Southwestern Nigeria: Explanation of the 1:250,000 sheets Nos. 59 and 68: Bulletin No. 32: Geology of the Jos Plateau: explanation of the 1: 100.000 Sheets Nos. 147,148,168,169,189 and 190 (two volumes) Bulletin No. 33: Geology of Liruei, Banke and Adjacent Younger Granite Ring Complexes: Bulletin No. 34

Structural geology and tectonic influence on lineament …

Geology of Ebonyi State The geology of the study area is diverse, with notable influences from both the Basement Complex and sedimentary formations. According to the geological map of …

Geologic Regions of Georgia

But the story of Georgia's geology is not just about the past. Georgia is rich in such geological resources as marble, granite, and kaolin; production of these resources accounts for a large proportion of Georgia's wealth.In addition, the geological beauties of rock, river, and mountain provide the attractions that annually draw thousands of tourists to Georgia's state …

GEOLOGY OF AMURO AND THE ENVIRONS NEAR AFIKPO, EBONYI …

THE GEOLOGY OF AMURO AND THE ENVIRONS NEAR AFIKPO, EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA Geology is an applied course that has been designed to show and expose Tel: 2348098194677 ... Crush Stone Quarry at Amasiri development Centre …

(PDF) Geochemical Characterization of Mineralized …

On the R1 - R2 diagram of [26]; Figure 3) the pegmatites plot predominantly in the granite fields with sample (W9) of the simple pegmatitie plotting in quartz syenite area. Figure 3. Geological map of Wowyen area indicating position of the pegmatites 5. Geochemistry The geochemical compositions of the pegamatites are presented in Tables 1 and 2.

Geology and mineral resources of the Lower Benue Trough, …

The geology of Lower Benue Trough is associated with the tectonic activities that were recorded during the Cenomanian. These tectonic activities produced an uplift that had a NE-SW trend.

Regional Gravity Study Of Ebonyi State

Executive Summary. A regional gravity survey of Ebonyi State was carried out in order to produce Bouguer anomaly, Free-air anomaly and the Elevation map of the State for mineral exploration.Acquisition of gravity data as a tool for mineral exploration is useful because gravity differences or anomaly reflect lateral density variation in rocks extending to several …

Geochemical Characterization of Mineralized Pegmatites …

This study aims to account for the petrogenesis and mineralization of pegmatites around the Wowyen area, northcentral basement complex,Nigeria. Field studies, petrography and whole rock geochemistry (Major oxides were estimated by X-Ray Fluorescence while the trace elements were estimated by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) where the methods adopted.

(PDF) Sedimentary and petrofacies analyses of the …

Akpoha, in the Ebonyi River Channel along the Abakaliki e A fi kpo road, and at the Marlum Quarry along the Amasiri e Ibii road and at Oyadema, near Apiapum along the Ugep e Ikom road.

Mineral Resources of the Igbo Parts of Nigeria | Africa News …

The bulk of the mineral resources of Igbo land is concentrated in the geological area called the "Lower Benue Trough" which extends to parts of Cross River and Akwa-Ibom …

Devon's rocks: a geological guide

An Introduction to the Geology of Devon travels back in time and summarises the history and variety of geology in Devon. A document called Devon's Rocks – A Geological Guide provides a compilation of all 13 rock type guides. The …

Ebonyi State's Mineral Deposits: A Wealth of Investment …

As per geological surveys, Ebonyi State has rich deposits of over 7.5 million metric tonnes of lead-zinc ores. This includes reserves with lead concentrations between 10 and 25% and zinc concentrations ranging from 35 to 45%. ... Ebonyi granite contains high concentrations of quartz and feldspar, which lend exceptional hardness, shine, and ...

Journal of Geology and Mining Research

Engineering geological evaluation of biotite-granite, granite-gneiss and greenstone from parts of Boki, the foot of Obudu Plateau, southeastern Nigeria, as aggregate chippings for pavement. …

Amasiri Sandstone Characterization; Insights from …

Abstract— The Amasiri sand stone ridge of the Ezeaku formation was studied for reservoir potentials, and geochemical ... about 500 meters from Amasiri Junction Ebonyi State. The outcrop lies on both side of the express road, having been cut through by the road construction. Geology of study area The Benue Trough had been organized into pull-apart

Geology and Occurrences of Limestone and Marble in …

Geology and Occurrences of Limestone and Marble in Nigeria ... 35 10 30 70 110 10.16 - Ebonyi Nkalagu Afikpo, Ntezi, Ikwo. Nkanu Odomoke Ngbo Kalambaina Dange, Shuni, Wamakko Ashaka Pindiga, Kanawa, Deba- Habe. Akoko-Edo Owan, Etsako. Umu-Obon Okigwe Ohafia, Arochukwu. ... Limestone is widely used as crushed stone, or aggregate, for general ...

Application of integrated geophysical techniques in

The Abakaliki Lead–Zinc province is associated with four lodes, namely Ishiagu, Enyigba, Ameri and Ameka, as documented by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency. Speculative mining activities in between and outside these lodes often result in abrupt termination of ore veins. The present study is at Ukawu, between the Ishiagu and the Ameka prospects …