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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere is no such thing as an apatite rock but their is an apatite mineral
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∙ 9y agoApatite is a calcium-phosphate mineral and is used in fertilizers and jewelry. Apatite's commonly form as prismatic crystals and can be found in all types of rocks.
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What does apatite have to do with your teeth?
Teeth contain apatite. That's what apatite has to do with your teeth
What is apatite?
Apatite is a calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition, sometimes used in the manufacture of fertilizer.
What are uses of apatite the mineral?
The primary use of apatite is in the manufacture of fertilizer, being a source of phosphorus. Apatite also is used in the fluoridation of drinking water and to put protective coatings on metals to prevent rust.
Which minerals can scratch apatite?
gypsum can
What is the chemical formula for apatite?
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What does apatite have to do with your teeth?
Teeth contain apatite. That's what apatite has to do with your teeth
Is apatite a mineral?
Yes Apatite is a mineral.
What is color of apatite?
Apatite has a white streak.
What is apatite color?
Apatite has a white streak.
What color of streak is apatite?
Apatite has a white streak.
Which object can scratch apatite but not feldspar?
Glass can scratch apatite but not feldspar.
How hard is apatite apatite?
It's about a 5 on moh's scale of hardness.
What does apatite mean?
Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals. These minerals are made of hydroxylapatite.
What is the transparency of apatite?
The transparency of Apatite is clear, glassy, see through structure.
Why is apatite a mineral not a rock?
Apatite fits the definition of a mineral: a solid, inorganic, naturally occurring material with a definite chemistry and a crystalline form. Rocks are composed of minerals, most normally in combinations of different minerals with differing properties.
What colors are apatite?
The colors of Apatite are green, yellow, blue, redish-brown, and purple.
What is apatite?
Apatite is a calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition, sometimes used in the manufacture of fertilizer.
