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Shape Development and Structure of a Complex (Otoconia‐Like?) Calcite–Gelatine Composite
Author(s) -
Huang YaXi,
Buder Jana,
CardosoGil Raul,
Prots Yurii,
CarrilloCabrera Wilder,
Simon Paul,
Kniep Rüdiger
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.200800968
Subject(s) - calcite , composite number , morphology (biology) , materials science , chemical engineering , mineralogy , chemistry , geology , composite material , paleontology , engineering
In one ear … : The outer shape and inner architecture of individual particles of a complex calcite–gelatine composite resemble the known characteristics of biogenic otoconia (“ear dust”; see picture). The relationships between the morphology of artificial and biogenic specimens are discussed.
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