Characteristics of Resistivity and Self-Potential Anomalies over Agbani Sandstone, Enugu State, Southeastern Nigeria
Austin C. Okonkwo, Benard I. Odoh
Advances in Research · pp. 730–739 · Published 8 Jul 2014
10.9734/AIR/2014/8510Abstract
The characteristics of the Resistivity and Self-Potential (SP) anomalies over Agbani Sandstone have been carefully and painstakingly carried out. The study was aimed at investigating the possible rock types and their mineralogical potentials. Data was acquired using the high resolution versatile ABEM SAS 4000 resistivity meter, employing the profiling method. Datasets were analyzed using the Excel toolkits. Interpretation was basically qualitative. Based on the resistivity interpretation, Agbani Sandstone is laterally limited in extent while the mineralization potential is high as a result of the high negative SP anomalies. The negative SP values range is -200mV to -500mV. This is practically indicative of a sulphide orebodies – possibly pyrite (FeS2). Comparative profile plots show that the observed zones of sulphide orebodies are within the gradational contact of Agbani Sandstone with Awgu Shale. Stream sediment analysis and rock geochemical study are recommended. However, the study has shown that contact zones of sandstone deposits are possibly ore enrichment zones.
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