bastnaesite
IPA: bˈæstneɪsaɪt
noun
- (mineralogy) A yellow-brown mineral that is a source of several rare earth metals, especially gadolinium, samarium, and neodymium.
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Examples of "bastnaesite" in Sentences
- The rare mineral bastnaesite is prized for its high content of rare earth elements
- Scientists are studying bastnaesite deposits to better understand its formation
- Miners are hoping to find new sources of bastnaesite in unexplored regions
- The company's profits skyrocketed after they discovered a large bastnaesite vein
- Bastnaesite is often found in association with other minerals like calcite and fluorite
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