"Calcium-based natural minerals are important for wide range of applications. Though these materials are available in the nature, researchers are working towards developing these materials in the laboratory. Calcium-Based Materials: Processing, Characterization, and Applications introduces the possibility of designing these materials for particular applications. Features: Introduces a variety of calcium-based materials and discusses synthesis, growth, and stability, provides in-depth coverage of calcium carbonate, discusses applications of calcium-based minerals in different fields, and includes details on synchrotron x-ray tools for case minerals. This comprehensive text is aimed at researchers in materials science and engineering and bioengineering"--