Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

Full Length Research Paper

Geology and petrography of the rocks around Gulani Area, Northeastern Nigeria

Jalo Muhammad El-Nafaty
  • Jalo Muhammad El-Nafaty
  • Department of Geology, University of Maiduguri, Bama Road, P. M. B 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 21 March 2015
  •  Accepted: 29 April 2015
  •  Published: 28 May 2015

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