Hydroxylapatite:
- A phosphate mineral
- A major component of bones and teeth
- Forms in some talc schists
- Its name comes from "hydro" because it contains hydroxyl and the Greek word "ἀπατάω/apatao" (to deceive) since it's often confused with other #minerals
Hydroxylapatite:
- A phosphate mineral
- A major component of bones and teeth
- Forms in some talc schists
- Its name comes from "hydro" because it contains hydroxyl and the Greek word "ἀπατάω/apatao" (to deceive) since it's often confused with other #minerals
📷 : Bat Conservation International
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📷 : Bat Conservation International
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