Event Title
Apatite for Apatite!
Location
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
Start Date
1-5-2014 1:00 PM
End Date
1-5-2014 2:00 PM
Project Type
Poster
Description
This poster presentation seeks to navigate the wild world of apatite (the mineral!). In this presentation Ill be discussing the geological history and localities of apatite, its optical and physical characteristics (which will include a discussion of symmetry class), and finally the practical applications of apatite. In addition I will discuss references to a number of papers on topics such as biomineralization and even what happens when you try to light it on fire! This paper will also discuss the properties of apatite in relation to its hexagonal crystal class, and hopefully will allow us to gain a broader perspective on how interrelated all of its properties are. Ultimately, we seek to gain a better understanding on the inner workings of apatite, so we can utilize our pet minerals for the greater good.
Faculty Sponsor
Tasha Dunn
Sponsoring Department
Colby College. Geology Dept.
CLAS Field of Study
Natural Sciences
Event Website
http://www.colby.edu/clas
ID
683
Apatite for Apatite!
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
This poster presentation seeks to navigate the wild world of apatite (the mineral!). In this presentation Ill be discussing the geological history and localities of apatite, its optical and physical characteristics (which will include a discussion of symmetry class), and finally the practical applications of apatite. In addition I will discuss references to a number of papers on topics such as biomineralization and even what happens when you try to light it on fire! This paper will also discuss the properties of apatite in relation to its hexagonal crystal class, and hopefully will allow us to gain a broader perspective on how interrelated all of its properties are. Ultimately, we seek to gain a better understanding on the inner workings of apatite, so we can utilize our pet minerals for the greater good.
https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/clas/2014/program/396