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fergusonite

/ˈfɜː.ɡə.sə.naɪt/

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noun

/ˈfɜː.ɡə.sə.naɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruТёмный минерал, состоящий из оксидов иттрия, эрбия, тантала и других элементов.

A dark mineral composed of oxides of yttrium, erbium, tantalum, and other elements.

  1. Rare earth mineralC2formalscientific

    A dark, complex oxide mineral containing yttrium, erbium, tantalum, and other elements, often found in granite pegmatites.

    ruРедкоземельный минерал

    • The geologist identified a sample of fergusonite in the pegmatite vein.
    • Fergusonite is often studied for its rare earth element content.
    • Collectors prize fergusonite for its distinctive dark luster.