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fluorapatite [flu̇·′rap·ə‚tīt] (mineralogy) Ca5(PO4)3F A mineral of the solid-solution series of the apatite group; common accessory mineral in igneous rocks. An apatite mineral in which the fluoride member dominates. 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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