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Which of the following crystals are the most resistant to demineralization and decay?

a. hydroxyapatite
b. fluoroapatite
c. calcium apatite
d. lipid apatite

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Answer:

b. fluoroapatite

Step-by-step explanation:

Fluorapatite -

It is a mineral of phosphorous , with the formula of Ca₅(PO₄)₃F ( calcium fluorophosphate ) .

It is a crystalline hard solid , and the pure mineral does not have any color .

Along with hydroxylapatite , it can be the component of enamel of the tooth .

It is found in shark's and other fishes teeth and present in fluoride exposed human teeth .

Due to the presence of fluorapatite , it does not allow the tooth to decay .

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