Apatite, naturally occurring mineral, grains, approximately 0.06-0.19in
Alfa Aesar
042535
5g
$80.65
Apatite, naturally occurring mineral, grains, approximately 0.06-0.19in
Alfa Aesar
042535
25g
$350
Apatite, naturally occurring mineral, grains, approximately 0.06-0.19in
TRC
F401380
100mg
$45
Fluorapatite
TRC
F401380
500mg
$55
Fluorapatite
Properties
Density
3.205 g/cm3
form
Chips
color
Colorless
Water Solubility
Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.
Description
Apatite is one of a few minerals produced and used by biological micro-environmental systems. The primary use of apatite is in the manufacture of fertilizer, it is a source of phosphorus. It is occasionally used as a gemstone. Green and blue varieties in finely divided form, are pigments with excellent covering power.
