bastnaesite

• Mineral de color amarillento a pardo, que constituye una importante fuente de elementos de tierras raras, principalmente cerio y lantano.

A yellow-to-brown mineral that serves as a significant source of rare earth elements.

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   A yellow-to-brown mineral composed of rare earth fluorocarbonates, primarily a source of cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium.

   Bastnasita (mineral de tierras raras)

   • Bastnaesite is mined extensively in China for rare earth elements.
   • The mineral's yellow-brown color helps geologists identify it in the field.
   • Refining bastnaesite yields valuable metals used in electronics and magnets.

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