Abstract |
Relatively large amounts of newberyite, MgHPO(4).3H(2)O, are found in old or very large urinary calculi. Single crystals of struvite, MgNH(4) PO(4)6H(2)O, sometimes show some decomposition to newberyite on aging. The fact that large amounts of struvite are also found in ancient stones implies, however, that special conditions, as yet unknown, are required for decay to occur.
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Authors | K Lonsdale, D J Sutor |
Journal | Science (New York, N.Y.)
(Science)
Vol. 154
Issue 3754
Pg. 1353-4
(Dec 09 1966)
ISSN: 0036-8075 [Print] United States |
PMID | 5925069
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Child
- Humans
- Magnesium
(analysis)
- Minerals
(analysis)
- Urinary Calculi
- X-Ray Diffraction
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