Phosphate and Its Replacements in Mineral Formation

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What is the chemical formula of phosphate ion?

  • PO4 (correct)
  • PO5
  • PO2
  • PO3

Which element can replace hydroxyl (OH) in phosphate to obtain fluorapatite?

  • Fluoride (correct)
  • Sodium
  • Chlorine
  • Carbonate

What is the common name for fluorapatite containing more than 1% fluorine?

  • Dahllite
  • Fluorophosphate
  • Francolite (correct)
  • Francite

Where is fluorapatite most common?

<p>Igneous rocks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What element may substitute calcium ions in fluorapatite?

<p>Strontium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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