International Journal of Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy

Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017

  • Petrography and Geochemical Features of the Coastal Plain Sands Facies (Benin Formation) Around Nekede and Azara Egbelu Areas, Niger Delta Basin Southeast Nigeria

    Julius Bajabu Kwache, Izu Mike Akaegbobi, Razak Gboyega Olademeji, Justin Anumnu

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 87-91
    Received: 29 June 2017
    Accepted: 27 July 2017
    Published: 5 November 2017
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    Abstract: The Coastal Plain Sands Facies (Benin Formation) of the Niger Delta Basin consists of 99.8% thick accumulation of massive, loose, friable sandstone and 0.2% mud rock. It also consists of pebble imbrications and conglomeratic horizons. Petrographic studies revealed quartz as the dominant mineral (97%) which places the sandstone as quartz arenite. Ot... Show More