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

Migmatization process and the nature of transition from amphibolite to granulite facies metamorphism in Ikare area south western Nigeria

A. A. Oyawale
  • A. A. Oyawale
  • Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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O. O. Ocan
  • O. O. Ocan
  • Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Osun State University, Oshogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 23 February 2020
  •  Accepted: 30 April 2020
  •  Published: 31 May 2020

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