Angewandte Chemie International Edition · 2008 · 52 citations · 42 references
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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Control of Aragonite or Calcite Polymorphism by Mollusk Shell Macromolecules
Giuseppe Falini, Shira Albeck, Steve Weiner et al. · Science · 1996 · 1.4K citations
Biology, Engineering, Mineralization +12