Geochemical and Geological Characterization of Clay in the Eastern Part of Hawal Massif Around Mubi and Environs, Northeastern Nigeria

The geochemical and geological characterization of clay is an important approach to determining the quality productivity for industrial use. This paper aimed at providing detailed geochemistry, distribution, utilization from eastern part Hawal massif. field study revealed that occurs in Bagira, Vimtim, Didif, Bulamary, Ngavahi, Dou-Gada, Madanya, TudunWada, Moda, Kwabapale. clays are residual deposits formed by weathering feldspars granitic rocks, restricted basal parts highly weathered granite. depth which samples were collected ranged 0.6-1 meter. was analyzed using Xray Fluorescence (XRF) machine. average concentration major oxides shows SiO2 38.7%, Al2O3 9.62%, Fe2O3 5.48%, TiO2 0.69% CaO 0.598% while MnO, ZrO2, ZnO, V2O5, CdO, Cr2O3, SnO2 Sb2O5 all have lower than 0.07%. result area can serve as a good raw material manufacture traditional ceramics, refractories, structural products especially burnt bricks.