What is apatite? Apatites are a group of phosphate crystals that contain high concentrations of negative hydroxide (OH−), fluoride (F−), or chloride (Cl−) ions within their structure. These minerals and their synthetic analogues represent a major class of ionic compounds…
History Since the mid-19th century, when phosphate became one of the most widely used minerals in the world, Egypt’s growing need for phosphate fertilizers for agricultural development and besides, its rapid industrial and social development, the Egyptian government has been…
Phosphate extraction is now at its peak for essential human life uses, but experts worry that its reserves could run out in the coming decades. The world is facing a crisis of phosphate shortage, a valuable substance whose shortage could…
Phosphate Discovery Phosphate discover in Jordan dates back to 1908, at the same time as the construction of the Hejaz railway in Russaifa and al-Hassa. The first investments in Jordanian phosphate mines were made in 1935, in Russaifa area, and…
