Outline the distribution of Minerals in East Africa

      

Outline the distribution of Minerals in East Africa.

  

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Martin
-Phosphates used in the manufacture of fertiliser-Tororo in Uganda and Majingu Hill in Tanzania.

-Limestone used in cement manufacturing-Hima in N.W Uganda, Tanga in Tanzania, Athi River and Bamburi in Kenya.

-Fluorspar a source of fluorine used in chemical industries-Kerio Valley in Kenya.

-Common salt used for consumption-Kilifi and Magadi in Kenya and L. Kitwe in Uganda.

-Diatomite used in making insulators –Kariandusi near Gilgil and Gicheru in Nyandarua.

-Stones in Machakos, Mutonga and Mbeere.

-Carbon dioxide used in making dry ice and in beer and soft drinks industry- Esagari in Baringo and Kagwe in Kiambu.

-Diamond used to make ornaments, glass cutters and drills-Mwadui in Tanzania
marto answered the question on March 22, 2019 at 10:31


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