Analysis of Physical Parameters of Limestone Deposits in Ewekoro Formation, Southwestern Nigeria
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Date
2012
Authors
Olurin, O.T
Badmus, B.S
Akinyemi, O.D
Olowofela, J.A
Ozebo, V.C.
Ganiyu, S.A
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Canadian Centre of Science and Education
Abstract
Physical parameters of limestone in Ewekoro formation, south-western Nigeria were determined via direct
laboratory method. The permeability and bulk density values obtained range from 1.47 to 7.99 1 ms and 1.26 to
1.90 3 gcm respectively. The resistivity values of the limestone samples collected from the study site were
obtained by laboratory direct method and the result revealed that the resistivity values fall within 6 and
171 km . These values correlate favorably with the results obtained from electrical resistivity method of
geophysical prospecting of the study area. The two approaches showed a good degree of correlation in the
resistivity value of the limestone and their varying qualities. This research work further showed the occurrence
of vast deposit of limestone, which can be of economic importance in mining and for industrial purposes.
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bulk density, limestone, permeability and resistivity
Citation
Oluwaseun T. Olurin, B.S. Badmus, O.D. Akinyemi, J.A. Olowofela, V.C. Ozebo And S.A. Ganiyu (2012): Analysis of Physical Parameters of Limestone Deposits in Ewekoro Formation, Southwestern Nigeria.ESRJ Vol. 1 (2) 117 -121