What are hydroxyapatite crystals?

DEAR STUDENT,
HYDROXYAPATITE (HAp) is a calcium phosphate.it is also known as Hydroxylapatite(HA). its a naturally occurring form of the mineral calcium apatite containing calcium, phosphorous and oxygen that is found as hexagonal crystals.it is originally white in color. its formula is Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2.it  makes up bone mineral and matrix of teeth.it gives rigidity to bones and teeth.

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