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 |
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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 |