Hydroxyapatite
Esquema
Jerarquía
<materials by composition> > inorganic material > calcium phosphate
Descripción
A complex calcium phosphate, a naturally occuring mineral form of calcium apatite, that serves as an important component of tooth enamel and vertebrate bone. In an archaeological context, hydroxyapatite from human and animal remains is studied to reconstruct ancient diet.
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Otros términos
- calcium phosphate hydroxide [en]
- hydroxylapatite [en]
- calcium hydroxyapatite [en]