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  • Adamawa
    • Jada
Okoli, Benneth Ifenna, Agboola, Olufemi A., Onwualu, Azikiwe Peter, Bello, Abdulhakeem, Sholiyi, Olusegun Samuel, Anye, Vitalis C., Yusuf, Olatunbosun T. (2023) Characterization of Nigerian Zircon Sand and Its Suitability for Different Industrial Applications. Minerals, 13 (6) 711 doi:10.3390/min13060711
  • Bauchi
    • Kirfi
Okoli, Benneth Ifenna, Agboola, Olufemi A., Onwualu, Azikiwe Peter, Bello, Abdulhakeem, Sholiyi, Olusegun Samuel, Anye, Vitalis C., Yusuf, Olatunbosun T. (2023) Characterization of Nigerian Zircon Sand and Its Suitability for Different Industrial Applications. Minerals, 13 (6) 711 doi:10.3390/min13060711
Okoli, Benneth Ifenna, Agboola, Olufemi A., Onwualu, Azikiwe Peter, Bello, Abdulhakeem, Sholiyi, Olusegun Samuel, Anye, Vitalis C., Yusuf, Olatunbosun T. (2023) Characterization of Nigerian Zircon Sand and Its Suitability for Different Industrial Applications. Minerals, 13 (6) 711 doi:10.3390/min13060711
    • Ningi
      • Kalato
Sakoma, E. M., & Martin, R. F. (2002). Oxidation-induced postmagmatic modifications of primary ilmenite, NYG-related aplite dyke, Tibchi complex, Kalato, Nigeria. Mineralogical Magazine, 66(4), 591-604.
    • Shira
Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.
Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847
    • Toro
Okoli, Benneth Ifenna, Agboola, Olufemi A., Onwualu, Azikiwe Peter, Bello, Abdulhakeem, Sholiyi, Olusegun Samuel, Anye, Vitalis C., Yusuf, Olatunbosun T. (2023) Characterization of Nigerian Zircon Sand and Its Suitability for Different Industrial Applications. Minerals, 13 (6) 711 doi:10.3390/min13060711
Okoli, Benneth Ifenna, Agboola, Olufemi A., Onwualu, Azikiwe Peter, Bello, Abdulhakeem, Sholiyi, Olusegun Samuel, Anye, Vitalis C., Yusuf, Olatunbosun T. (2023) Characterization of Nigerian Zircon Sand and Its Suitability for Different Industrial Applications. Minerals, 13 (6) 711 doi:10.3390/min13060711
  • Benue
    • Logo
Akande, S. O., Horn, E. E., & Reutel, C. (1988). Minerology, fluid inclusion and genesis of the Arufu and Akwana Pb Zn F mineralization, middle Benue Trough, Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences (and the Middle East), 7(1), 167-180.
  • Cross River
    • Akamkpa
Okon, Emmanuel E., Ebenezer A. Kudamnya, Kehinde D. Oyeyemi, Benjamin O. Omang, Omotayo Ojo, and Mohamed Metwaly. (2022) "Field Observations and Geophysical Research Applied to the Detection of Manganese (Mn) Deposits in the Eastern Part of Oban Massif, South-Eastern Nigeria: An Integrated Approach" Minerals 12, no. 10: 1250. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12101250
  • Ebonyi
Ituma, C. G., Etukudoh, A. B., Abuh, M. A., Akpomie, K. G., & Obioha, C. I. (2018). Utilization of Nkpuma-Akpatakpa clay in ceramics: characterization and microstructural studies. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 22(1), 47-53.
    • Ohaukwu
Bute, Saleh Ibrahim, Zhou, Jia-Xi, Luo, Kai, Girei, Musa Bala, Peter, Raymond Tabale (2024) Pb-Zn-Ba deposits in the Nigerian Benue Trough: A synthesis on deposits classification and genetic model. Ore Geology Reviews, 166. 105947 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105947
  • Ekiti
doi.org (n.d.) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radmeas.2006.04.018
Ige et al, 2006
TL response of muscovite samples from granite pegmatite of Ilesa and Ijero-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria
  • Enugu
    • Nkanu East
Olubambi, P. A., Ndlovu, S., Potgieter, J. H., & Borode, J. O. (2008). Mineralogical characterization of Ishiagu (Nigeria) complex sulphide ore. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 87(3-4), 83-89.
Ezepue, M. C. (1984). The geologic setting of lead-zinc deposits at Ishiagu, southeastern Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences (1983), 2(2), 97-101.
  • Jigawa
    • Birnin Kudu
Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.
    • Dutse
Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.
Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847
Bennett, J. N., Turner, D. C., Ike, E. C., & Bowden, P. (1984). The geology of some northern Nigerian anorogenic ring complexes. Overseas Geology and Mineral Resources, 61, 1-65.
Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847
  • Kaduna
(2002) Emeralds of the World. extraLapis English 2. Lapis International LLC
    • Ikara
[var. Amethyst] Yunusa, A, Ibrahim, AA (2019) Beryl mineralization and the evolution of Pegmatites of Ikara NW Nigeria. African Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 35-48
Batchelor, R.A., Kinnaird, J.A. (1984) Gahnite compositions compared. Mineralogical Magazine: 48(348): 425-429.
    • Kaduna North
Okoli, Benneth Ifenna, Agboola, Olufemi A., Onwualu, Azikiwe Peter, Bello, Abdulhakeem, Sholiyi, Olusegun Samuel, Anye, Vitalis C., Yusuf, Olatunbosun T. (2023) Characterization of Nigerian Zircon Sand and Its Suitability for Different Industrial Applications. Minerals, 13 (6) 711 doi:10.3390/min13060711
    • Kuban
Okoli, Benneth Ifenna, Agboola, Olufemi A., Onwualu, Azikiwe Peter, Bello, Abdulhakeem, Sholiyi, Olusegun Samuel, Anye, Vitalis C., Yusuf, Olatunbosun T. (2023) Characterization of Nigerian Zircon Sand and Its Suitability for Different Industrial Applications. Minerals, 13 (6) 711 doi:10.3390/min13060711
  • Kano
    • Doguwa
Okoli, Benneth Ifenna, Agboola, Olufemi A., Onwualu, Azikiwe Peter, Bello, Abdulhakeem, Sholiyi, Olusegun Samuel, Anye, Vitalis C., Yusuf, Olatunbosun T. (2023) Characterization of Nigerian Zircon Sand and Its Suitability for Different Industrial Applications. Minerals, 13 (6) 711 doi:10.3390/min13060711
Imeokparia, E. G. (1983). Lithogeochemical dispersion associated with Ririwai zinc-tin lode, Northern Nigeria. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 643-661.
A specimen from this locality in the British Museum of Natural History, (Rock Currier)
  • Katsina
    • Zango
Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847
Turner, D. C., & Webb, P. K. (1974). The Daura igneous complex, N Nigeria
a link between the Younger Granite districts of Nigeria and S Niger. Journal of the Geological Society, 130(1), 71-77. doi.org/10.1144/gsjgs.130.1.0071
  • Kogi
    • Adavi
Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp 21-30, 2005
Rotimi, I.A., Obasi, R.A. (2012) Uranium-Bearing Niobotantalate (Petscheckite) – A New Mineral in Nigeria. Journal of Science and Technology, 1(6): 316-321.
    • Lokoja
Kogi Iron Limited
    • Yagba West
Jacobson, R. & J.S. Webb (1947) The Occurrence of Nigerite, a New Tin Mineral in Quartz-Sillimanite-Rocks from Nigeria. Mineralogical Magazine: 28, 118-128.
  • Nasarawa
Akintola, O. F., & Adekeye, J. I. D. (2008). Mineralization controls and petrogenesis of the rare metal pegmatites of nasarawa area, central nigeria. Earth Sciences Research Journal
Vol. 12, núm. 1 (2008)
Vol. 12, núm. 1 (2008)
44-61 Earth Sciences Research Journal
44-61 2339-3459 1794-6190.
[Chalcedony var. Plasma] Okunlola, O. A., & Ocan, O. O. (2009). Rare metal (Ta-Sn-Li-Be) distribution in Precambrian pegmatites of Keffi area, Central Nigeria. Nature and Science, 7, 90-99.
Okunlola, O. A., & Ocan, O. O. (2009). Rare metal (Ta-Sn-Li-Be) distribution in Precambrian pegmatites of Keffi area, Central Nigeria. Nature and Science, 7, 90-99.
Okunlola, O. A., & Ocan, O. O. (2009). Rare metal (Ta-Sn-Li-Be) distribution in Precambrian pegmatites of Keffi area, Central Nigeria. Nature and Science, 7, 90-99.
[var. Amethyst]
Vincent, Victor Ikechukwu, Li, Huan, Girei, Musa Bala, Förster, Michael W., Ahmed, Hafizullah Abba, Ntekim, Eyo Eyo (2021) In situ trace elements and sulfur isotope analysis of sulfides from the Akiri Cu ± (Ag) deposit, Benue Trough, North-central Nigeria: Implications for ore genesis. Geochemistry, 81 (4) 125801pp. doi:10.1016/j.chemer.2021.125801
Baba, A. A., Ayinla, K. I., Adekola, F. A., Bale, R. B., Ghosh, M. K., Alabi, A. G., ... & Folorunso, I. O. (2013). Hydrometallurgical application for treating a Nigerian chalcopyrite ore in chloride medium: Part I. Dissolution kinetics assessment. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy, and Materials, 20(11), 1021-1028.
Akintola, O. F., & Adekeye, J. I. D. (2008). Mineralization controls and petrogenesis of the rare metal pegmatites of nasarawa area, central nigeria. Earth Sciences Research Journal
Vol. 12, núm. 1 (2008)
Vol. 12, núm. 1 (2008)
44-61 Earth Sciences Research Journal
44-61 2339-3459 1794-6190.
    • Nasarawa
Styles, M.T., Young, E.R. (1983) Fluocerite and its alteration products from the Afa Hills, Nigeria. Mineralogical Magazine: 47: 41-46.
  • Ogun
    • Ijebu North
Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment Vol. 4( 3), pp. 71 - 87, 12 February, 201 2
  • Ondo
    • Akoko North East
Ademila, O., & Adebanjo, O. J. (2017). Geotechnical and Mineralogical Characterization of Clay Deposits in Parts of Southwestern Nigeria.
  • Osun
    • Atakunmosa East
Thor Explorations Ltd
  • Oyo
    • Atisbo
Int J Econ & Environ Geology Vol 1(1) pp 21-26
  • Plateau
    • Barkin Ladi
Amuda, Abdulgafar K., Shuang Li, Xiaoyong Yang, Jingya Cao, and Mohamed Faisal. 2022. "Genetic Association between Granites and Mineralization at the Gindi Akwati Cassiterite–Sulfide Deposit, North-Central Nigeria: Insights from Mineralogy, Fluid Inclusions, and Sulfur Isotopes" Minerals 12, no. 6: 761. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12060761
    • Jos North
Okoli, Benneth Ifenna, Agboola, Olufemi A., Onwualu, Azikiwe Peter, Bello, Abdulhakeem, Sholiyi, Olusegun Samuel, Anye, Vitalis C., Yusuf, Olatunbosun T. (2023) Characterization of Nigerian Zircon Sand and Its Suitability for Different Industrial Applications. Minerals, 13 (6) 711 doi:10.3390/min13060711
Groat, L.A., Giuliani, G., Marshall, D.D., Turner, D. (2008) Emerald deposits and occurrences: A review. Ore Geology Reviews, 34 (1) 87-112 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2007.09.003
Okoli, Benneth Ifenna, Agboola, Olufemi A., Onwualu, Azikiwe Peter, Bello, Abdulhakeem, Sholiyi, Olusegun Samuel, Anye, Vitalis C., Yusuf, Olatunbosun T. (2023) Characterization of Nigerian Zircon Sand and Its Suitability for Different Industrial Applications. Minerals, 13 (6) 711 doi:10.3390/min13060711
      • Younger ring complex
Wooley, A.R. (2001) Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world Part 3: Africa, p.242.
Bailey, J. C: Formation of cryolite and other aluminofluorides: A petrologic review. Bull. geol. Soc. Denmark, vol. 29, pp. 1-45. Copenhagen, June 10th, 1980.
NG Obaje (2009) Geology and Mineral Resources of Nigeria, Springer
  • Taraba
[var. Amethyst] Gems & Gemology, Volume 39:227
    • Wukari
Akande, S. O., Horn, E. E., & Reutel, C. (1988). Minerology, fluid inclusion and genesis of the Arufu and Akwana Pb Zn F mineralization, middle Benue Trough, Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences (and the Middle East), 7(1), 167-180.
    • Zing
[Chalcedony] Tsang, H., Akhtar, S., Wu, Q., Lee, I., Sahir, N., & Yang, X. (2018). The uranium prospects in Mika Region, Northeastern Nigeria. Open Journal of Geology, 8(11), 1043-1055.
  • Yobe
    • Bogga Dingare
Sugiura, N. (2006). 37th Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, March 13-17, 2006, League City, Texas, abstract no.1788. (March 2006).
Weisberg, M. K.
Kimura, M.
Suzuki, A.
Ohtani, E.
    • Machina
Rahaman, M. A., Van Breemen, O., Bowden, P., & Bennett, J. N. (1984). Age migrations of anorogenic ring complexes in Northern Nigeria. The Journal of Geology, 92(2), 173-184. doi.org/10.1086/628847
Turner, D.C. 1974. The younger granites of the Matsena area, Bornu Province, northern Nigeria. Records of the Geological Survey of Nigeria, 8, 5-19.
 
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