Table 3.
Comparison of the present estimated RHP values to those obtained in Nigeria and other parts of the globe.
| S/No | Lithology | Location | Average RHP () | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granites | Egypt | 3.20 | [25] |
| 2 | Granites | Egypt | 3.90 | [1] |
| 3 | Basic Igneous rocks | Norway | 0.74 | [34] |
| 4 | Gneissic rocks | NW-Nigeria | 2.23 | [3] |
| 5 | Meta-Sediments | Norway | 1.55 | [34] |
| 6 | Granitic rocks | Norway | 2.94 | [34] |
| 7 | Granites | Australia | 2.60 | [35] |
| 8 | Sedimentary rocks | NW-Nigeria | 0.44 | [3] |
| 9 | Sediments | Australia | 0.90 | [35] |
| 10 | Phosphatic rocks | Syria | 1.33 | [10] |
| 11 | Granites | Gebel Duwi, Egypt | 1.48 | [24] |
| 12 | Basement rocks | SW-Nigeria | 2.03 | [7] |
| 13 | Granites | NE-Nigeria | 2.50 | present study |
| 14 | Sedimentary rocks | NE-Nigeria | 1.58 | present study |
| 15 | Gneisses | NE-Nigeria | 2.87 | present study |
| 16 | Basalts | NE-Nigeria | 2.32 | present study |