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bastnaesite

/ˈbæst.nə.zaɪt/

Tradução: Mineral amarelo-acastanhado que é uma importante fonte de elementos de terras raras.

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/ˈbæst.nə.zaɪt/C2formaltechnical
  • ptMineral amarelo-acastanhado que é uma importante fonte de elementos de terras raras.

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

  1. Rare earth mineralC2formalscientific

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

    ptMineral de terras 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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