Fluorapatite: Formation and Components
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What is the term used for fluorapatite with more than 1% fluorine, commonly found in sedimentary rocks?

  • Fluorohydroxyapatite
  • Dahllite
  • Francolite (correct)
  • Hydroxyl apatite
  • What is the common range of carbonate ion content in fluorapatite?

  • Less than 1%
  • Up to 10% (correct)
  • Around 5%
  • Between 10-15%
  • What color are hydroxyl apatite crystals in their natural state?

  • White
  • Blue and purple
  • Brown, yellow, and green (correct)
  • Red and orange
  • In what crystal system does hydroxyl apatite crystallize?

    <p>Hexagonal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    % of fluorine determines whether apatite may be termed as Francolite or Dahllite. What is the threshold for each?

    <p>[F&gt;1%] Francolite, [F&lt;1%] Dahllite</p> Signup and view all the answers

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