Amhara state discovers 23 million tons of granite deposit

ADDIS ABABA (FBC)-Granite deposit amounting more than 23 million tons has been discovered in three districts of east Gojam zone, Amhara State.

The deposit was found in Baso Liben, Gozamin and Debre Elias districts, according to the regional state’s mines development and promotion agency.

Granite is a common type of felsic intrusive igneous rock that is granular andphaneritic in texture. It is used in buildings, bridges, paving, monuments, and many other exterior projects

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