Potential for rock polishing enterprises in Southwestern Nigeria

Abstract

Various igneous and metamorphic rocks constitute the basement complex especially much of
southwestern Nigeria. They are composed of different proportion of felsic to mafic constitutions.
Textural characteristics are also wide ranging. Based on petrographic and physical parameters, the
majority holds good promise to be utilized for polished items. However, industrial exploitation may be
constrained by a number of features, in some cases. On the other hand, sustaining viable projects in
ornament stones, would demand support for further geological appraisals, technical facilities, adequate
capital and relevant manpower.