As a mineral resource, “phosphate rock” is defined as unprocessed ore and processed concentrates that contain some form of apatite, a group of calcium phosphate minerals that is the primary source for phosphorus in phosphate fertilizers, which are vital to agriculture.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mineral resource of the month: Phosphate rock |
| DOI | |
| Authors | Stephen M. Jasinski |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earth |
| Series Number | |
| Index ID | 70186702 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Minerals Information Center |