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Apatites

A group of phosphate minerals that includes ten mineral species and has the general formula X5(YO4)3Z, where X is usually calcium or lead, Y is phosphorus or arsenic, and Z is chlorine, fluorine, or OH-. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

Year introduced: 1966(1964)

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Tree Number(s): D01.029.260.700.675.374.075.025, D01.146.360.050, D01.578.122, D01.695.625.675.650.075.025

MeSH Unique ID: D001031

Entry Terms:

  • Apatite

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