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

Lithological features and chemical characterization of metamorphosed carbonate rocks in Igue, Southwestern Nigeria

Oluwatoyin O. Akinola
  • Oluwatoyin O. Akinola
  • Department of Geology, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
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Olusola A. OlaOlorun
  • Olusola A. OlaOlorun
  • Department of Geology, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 25 July 2020
  •  Published: 28 February 2021

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