Process by which living organisms produce MINERALS that accumulate into hardened tissues (e.g., bones, teeth and shells), and cellular nanostructures that sequester away into macromolecules. Biosynthesized minerals include CALCIUM CARBONATE; FLUOROAPATITE; HYDROXYAPATITE; and MAGNETITE.

Synonyms: Biomineralizations, Biomineralization, Biocrystallization, Biocrystallizations, Bioprecipitations, Bioprecipitation