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Classification and Provenance of Lower and Upper Cretaceous Sandstones of the Bornu Basin, Ne Nigeria

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  • Y. B. Mohammed

    (Department of Geology, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria)

  • M. M. Aji

    (Department of Geology, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria)

  • A. K. Gazali

    (Department of Geology, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria)

  • Ilyasu A. Yerima

    (Department of Geology, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria)

  • Aishatu Sani

    (Department of Geology, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria)

  • Muhammad Kyari M.

    (Department of Geology, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria)

  • Abdullahi S. Sa’ad

    (Department of Geology, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria)

Abstract

Representative sandstone samples from different formations such as the Bima Group (Lower, Middle and Upper Bima Sandstones), Yolde Formation and Dumbulwa Member of the Pindiga Formation in the study area were classified on the basis of their mineralogical compositions for sandstones. Samples 4, 5, 7, 24, 27, 28, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40 and 41a are classified as arkosic arenites due to the high percentage of feldspars and quartz than rock fragments in majority of the samples, whereas samples 12, 21, 25 are classed as lithic arenites because rock fragments have higher mineral aggregate than feldspar. The compositional maturity of the sandstones was identified, the matured is composed of arkosic arenites and the immature ones are related to lithic arenites.

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  • Y. B. Mohammed & M. M. Aji & A. K. Gazali & Ilyasu A. Yerima & Aishatu Sani & Muhammad Kyari M. & Abdullahi S. Sa’ad, 2024. "Classification and Provenance of Lower and Upper Cretaceous Sandstones of the Bornu Basin, Ne Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 9(9), pages 10-22, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:9:p:10-22
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