1. Calcium Oxalate Stones (75-80% of stones):
* Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate (Whewellite): CaC₂O₄·H₂O
* Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate (Weddellite): CaC₂O₄·2H₂O
2. Calcium Phosphate Stones (10-15% of stones):
* Hydroxyapatite: Ca₅(PO₄)₃OH
* Brushite: CaHPO₄·2H₂O
3. Struvite Stones (10-15% of stones):
* Struvite: MgNH₄PO₄·6H₂O
* Newberyite: MgHPO₄·3H₂O
4. Uric Acid Stones (5-10% of stones):
* Uric acid: C₅H₄N₄O₃
5. Cystine Stones (1-2% of stones):
* Cystine: C₆H₁₂N₂O₄S₂
Other rarer types:
* Xanthin Stones: C₅H₄N₄O₂
* 2,8-Dihydroxyadenine Stones: C₅H₅N₅O₃
The specific composition of a kidney stone can vary depending on individual factors such as diet, genetics, and medical conditions. However, the majority of kidney stones are composed of calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, or a combination of both.