IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Engineering and Modern Technology (IJEMT )

E-ISSN 2504-8848
P-ISSN 2695-2149
VOL. 10 NO. 11 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijemt.v10.no11.2024.pg92.107

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The Petrology, Geochemical Assessment of Lithium Pegmatite Rocks and Its’ Industrial Applications from Kariya Province, Ganjuwa L.G.A., Bauchi State, North Eastern, Nigeria

Idris Ismail Kariya, Abdullatif Lawal, Fatima Saidu, Abdulkarim Ibrahim Kwami, Amina Ali

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Abstract

The Petrology, Geochemical Assessment of Lithium Pegmatite Rocks and Its’ Industrial Applications from Kariya Province presents a comprehensive analysis of the geochemical characteristics of lithium and associated elements in Kariya Province. A total of 35 geochemical samples were processed to evaluate lithium geochemical background and identify potential sources of lithium mineralization. The study reveals significant variations in lithium concentrations among the different areas, except for minimum anomalies values observed within some locations. The findings of this study point toward areas with high potential for lithium pegmatite and related granitic rocks deposits. The insights provided in this study offer valuable information for exploring and developing the significant lithium mineral resource in Kariya area. The identified potential sources of lithium mineralization areas that can serve as crucial guidelines for future exploration efforts in the region are; Wushi, Filin Shagari, Jangu Sabuwa, Gadar Maiwa, Rakajuwa, Ringim and Kafin Madaki towns.

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