bastnasite

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Noun bastnasite has 1 sense

bastnasite, bastnaesite - a yellow-to-brown mineral that is a source of rare earth elements
--₁ is a kind of mineral
--₁ has substances:
cerium, Ce, atomic number 58; neodymium, Nd, atomic number 60; praseodymium, Pr, atomic number 59; samarium, Sm, atomic number 62

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Bastnasite

Definition:

Bastnasite is a rare earth carbonate mineral consisting mainly of cerium, lanthanum, and yttrium.

Example Sentences:

He collected a beautiful bastnasite specimen during his visit to the mineral show.
The bastnasite deposits in this region are highly sought after for their rare earth content.
After extensive research, they discovered that bastnasite had unique magnetic properties.
The local mining industry has faced challenges in extracting bastnasite due to its complex mineralogy.

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