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Distinction is made between biominerals and true minerals or minerals strictu sensu (s.s.), the first formed by the action of biological or cellular activity, the second formed in the natural environment without human intervention. Biominerals are products of a process called biomineralization and are classified into two categories: bio-essential biominerals forming bones and teeth and pathological biominerals forming the so-called calculi or stones in the kidney, vesica, bladder, gallbladder and in joints, the first providing positive physiological effects, the second providing negative physiological effects and health disorders. This chapter describes the great variety of biominerals, their formation, physical and chemical constitution, and function. The so-called ectopic biomineralization is dealt with too. In particular the chemistry and the causes of pathological biominerals formation are enhanced.
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Gomes, C.S.F., Silva, J.B.P. (2021). Biominerals and Biomaterials. In: Gomes, C., Rautureau, M. (eds) Minerals latu sensu and Human Health. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65706-2_11
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