Fosfaattikivilajien
Fosfaattikivilajit refers to a group of rocks where phosphate minerals are the dominant component. These rocks are significant for their economic importance as the primary source of phosphorus, a crucial element for agriculture and industry. Phosphate rocks are typically formed through sedimentary processes, often in marine environments where organic matter rich in phosphorus accumulates and undergoes diagenesis. Over geological time, these deposits can become consolidated into rock formations.
The most common phosphate mineral found in these rocks is apatite, specifically the fluorapatite variety. Other
Extraction of phosphate from these rocks is a major global industry. The mined phosphate rock is primarily