This work aimed to study the aluminosilicate ore contents at Lafarge Ogun State
environ as a means of identification of background variation of smectite in the ore-bodied
environment. Smectite clay samples (bentonite) were collected from Larfarge Ewekoro
environ, while zeolite used as a standard in this work was obtained from Petroleum
Department of Covenant University for comparism purpose. The samples were digested
with nitric acid, HNO3 and hydrochloric acid, HCl, after which the digested samples were
characterized with, ultraviolet visible (UV-VIS), scanning, absorbance; and %
transmittances. The results revealed similarity in ultraviolet visible for bentonite and
zeolite with predominance of iron in bentonite samples. The colouration of bentonite due
to the presence of transition metals in the environment under study could be of industrial
uses in the manufacture of coloured wares and tiles, and magnetic ceramic, though further
pre-application specific investigations are recommended. Also, the observed properties
favour many aspects of industrial applications such as in pharmaceuticals, refractories,
adhesives and porcelain wares. These will help in setting up small and medium-sized
enterprise in this area resulting in employment creation and revenue generation
