Sedimentary and residual deposits of the mineral ________ supply phosphorous for phosphate fertilizers and feed additives.
A)apatite
B)fluorite
C)kaolinite
D)sylvite

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Apatite is the primary mineral source of phosphorus used in the production of phosphate fertilizers and feed additives. It is found in sedimentary and residual deposits. Fluorite, kaolinite, and sylvite are not significant sources of phosphorus for these purposes.

Sedimentary and Residual Deposits of the Mineral ________ Supply Phosphorous