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fluorapatite (flôrap´ n a member of the family of minerals that make up the basic structure of bones and teeth; basically a hydroxapatite form in which fluoride ions replace hydroxyl ions. fluorapatite crystal (kris´t n the crystalline structure that occurs after hydroxyapatite changes into fluorapatite as a result of the tooth being exposed to fluoride. fluorapatite a fluorine-bearing mineral in rock phosphate. Contributes to local fluorine poisoning and also to distant sites if the rock phosphate is mined for livestock feeding as a dietary phosphorus supplement. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The substitution converts it to the more acid-resistant fluorapatite. For example, phosphorus which as fluorapatite occurs over top and to the sides of the high-grade part of the vein system averages 350 ppm for the 100 ft. But instead of the previous hydroxy apatite, it's an even more stable mineral, fluorapatite. |
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