Fluorapatite Crystals
by Science Photo Library
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Fluorapatite Crystals
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Science Photo Library
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Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fluorapatite crystals forming a flower-like structure. Often, as here, apatite takes on the form of needles. Apatite is the main mineral content of human bones and teeth. There's a lot of interest in understanding how apatite formation occurs so that it can be replicated to treat decayed tooth enamel.
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October 7th, 2018
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