Published June 9, 1967
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Journal Article
Lepidocrocite, an Apatite Mineral, and Magnetite in Teeth of Chitons (Polyplacophora)
- Creators
- Lowenstam, H. A.
Abstract
X-ray diffraction patterns show that the mature denticles of three extant chiton species are composed of the mineral lepidocrocite and an apatite mineral, probably francolite, in addition to magnetite. Each of the three minerals forms a discrete microarchitectural unit of the chiton denticles. This is the first indication that lepidocrocite is precipitated by marine organisms and an apatite mineral by chitons.
Additional Information
© 1967 American Association for the Advancement of Science. Received 5 April 1967. Contribution No. 1445 from the Division of Geological Sciences, California Institute of Technology. Supported by grants GP-321 and G-20187 from the National Science Foundation. I thank M. Dekkers and A. Chodos for technical assistance.Additional details
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- 62806
- DOI
- 10.1126/science.156.3780.1373
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- CaltechAUTHORS:20151211-130554517
- GP-321
- NSF
- G-20187
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- Other Numbering System Name
- Caltech Division of Geological Sciences
- Other Numbering System Identifier
- 1445