Occurrence & Locations

Detailed information about where Marble is found across Nigeria

Burum

Abuja State • Municipal Area Council LGA

2019

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burum

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Burum is a district In abuja

Estimated Reserves:

16.6 million tonnes

Coordinates: 8.908700°N, 7.496400°E

WUSE

Abuja State • Municipal Area Council LGA

2019

Location Details:

The Wuse district is a developed phase 1 area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The neighborhood lies to the north west of Abuja city centre and is among the busiest places in the capital.

The area is a key commercial centre, playing host to the famous Wuse Market. Other prominent landmarks include Bannex Plaza, City Park and Sheraton Hotel.

Wuse is one of the most renowned districts in the FCT for recreational activities. Many of the city’s best restaurants and nightclubs are located in the district. It can be accurately described as Abuja’s most fun and popular district.

Wuse is divided into two neighborhoods namely: Wuse 1 & 2.

Specifications:

Unspecific

Estimated Reserves:

-

Coordinates: 9.109757°N, 7.504021°E

Afikpo north

Ebonyi State • Afikpo North LGA

2009

Location Details:

fikpo North is a Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Ehugbo, Afikpo. Its important townships include Unwana, Itim, Ohaisu, Nkpoghoro, Ugwuegu/Amaizu, Ozizza, Amasiri, Ibii/Akpoha . It has an area of 240km² and a population of 156,611 at the 2006 census.

Specifications:

not specified

Estimated Reserves:

20 million tonnes

Coordinates: 5.883300°N, 7.933300°E

Kankara

Katsina State • Kankara LGA

2019

Location Details:

Kankara is a local government area in kastina state. Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kankara.

It has an area of 1,462 km² and a population of 245,739 at the 2006 census.

Specifications:

Unspecified

Estimated Reserves:

Unmeasure

Coordinates: 11.930150°N, 7.412670°E

Malumfashi

Katsina State • Malumfashi LGA

2019

Location Details:

Malumfashi is a town in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Malumfashi. It has an area of 674 km² and a population of 182,920 at the 2006 census. and the current chairman of the local government is Alhaji Muktar Ammani and the Emir of the district is Dr Mamman Nasir

Specifications:

Unspecified

Estimated Reserves:

Unmeasured

Coordinates: 11.795512°N, 7.598333°E

Ajakuta

Kogi State • Ajaokuta LGA

2009

Location Details:

Ajaokuta is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria and a town within it on the left bank of the Niger River. The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Egayin in the south of the area at 6°40′11″N 8°48′19″E. It has an area of 1,362 km² and a population of 122,321 at the 2006 census.

Specifications:

unspecified

Estimated Reserves:

20 million tonnes

Coordinates: 7.562300°N, 6.655000°E

Toto-Muro Hills

Nasarawa State • Nasarawa LGA

2009

Location Details:

the Muro Hills and at Ugya in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. ... in these areas (Muro Hills and Ugya) are being mined sparingly and locally

Specifications:

unspecified

Estimated Reserves:

10.6 million tonnes

Coordinates: 8.250200°N, 7.198300°E

Kwakuti

Niger State • Paikoro LGA

2009

Location Details:

Paikoro local government area council consist of eleven (11) wards namely: Adumu, Chimbi, Gwam, Ishau, Jere, Kafin Koro, Kwagana, Kwakuti

Specifications:

unspecified

Estimated Reserves:

2.5 million tonnes

Coordinates: 9.398820°N, 6.957330°E

Overview

Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Pure white marble is the result of metamorphism of a very pure (silicate-poor) limestone or dolomite protolith.

Uses & Applications

Marble is one of the most versatile materials. Its three principal uses are construction, interior decoration and sculpture.

Characteristics

Test Specification	Standard of Test	Standard of Measurement	Range of Composite Marble
Water Absorption	EN99	%	<%0.3
Thermal Expansion Linear Coefficient of T.E	EN 103	U/moC	<15
Surface Hardness	EN103	Mohs Scale	3-4
Density	ASTM C 97	gm/cc	>2.40
Compressive Strength	ASTM C 170	Mpa	>100
Flexural Strength/Modulas of Rupture	EN 100	Kg/cm2	>270Kg/cm2
Glosiness	Reflection	%	>%65
Chemical Resistance to Acid	EN14617	C1.C4	C1.C4
Resistance to Deep Abrasion	EN 102	mm3	150-400

Marble is a stone with a firm crystalline structure and slight porosity. Due to its structure, marble can be polished to improve its shine and is thus a common and attractive stone for building applications. The restricted marble porosity, mainly when refined, makes it less susceptible to water damage. However, calcium carbonate, the main ingredient of marble, is exceedingly susceptible to acidic agents: it rapidly dissolves in some acids.

The actual influence of acidic contact will vary with the kind of the acid: chlorides, sulfates, and other chemical compounds respond in different ways with marble. By products are created that possess a wide range of solubility and influence on the durability of marble. Therefore, it is essential to ascertain the exact kind of pollutants that cause marble deterioration.

Occurrence

Marble is found in Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo, Kwara states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Investment Opportunities

Marble is used extensively in the construction industry and most of the marble used in Nigeria is imported. Investment in marble production, cutting and polishing will be a worth while venture. The market exists in Nigeria and the neighbouring West African countries. The international marble and granite trade was valued at $2.5 billion in 2005, with production of about 19.6 million tons. Italy is the world leader in marble, granite, and stone sector, exporting over 38% of finished material and importing 18% of the world trade. Nigeria’s production is 1.3 m tons annually, with less than 10% exported (0.03% of world trade in 2002).

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WUSE

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Afikpo north

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Kankara

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Malumfashi

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Ajakuta

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