bastnaesite
Definition
- Noun:
- A yellow-to-brown mineral that is a source of rare earth elements: Bastnaesite is a fluorocarbonate mineral, primarily containing cerium, lanthanum, and other rare earth elements. It is an important commercial ore for these elements.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The geologists discovered a significant vein of bastnaesite in the mountain.
- Bastnaesite is processed to extract valuable rare earth metals used in electronics.
Advanced Usage
- In economic geology: The term is used to discuss mineral deposits and mining operations.
- The viability of the mine depends on the concentration of bastnaesite in the ore body.
Variants and Related Words
- Bastnäsite: An alternative spelling, often using the diaeresis over the 'a'.
- Fluorocarbonate mineral: The chemical class to which bastnaesite belongs.
Synonyms
- Rare earth mineral: A general term for minerals containing rare earth elements, though this is a broader category.
Notes on Different Meanings
- This word has a single, specific meaning in mineralogy and geology. It does not have other common definitions or idiomatic uses.
Noun
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a yellow-to-brown mineral that is a source of rare earth elements
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