What substances are deposited to harden the collagen fibers within bone tissue?

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23 May 2018
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The rigidity of bone collagen fibers is primarily due to the deposition of calcium and phosphate ions, which form hydroxyapatite crystals. Other compounds like calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, or silicon dioxide are not responsible for this mineralization process.

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