bastnasite

[US]/ˈbæstnəsaɪt/
[UK]/ˈbæstnəsaɪt/

Translation

n.A rare earth fluorocarbon mineral containing cerium, lanthanum, and other rare earth elements
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

bastnasite ore

bastnasite group

bastnasite mineral

parisite bastnasite

hydrothermal bastnasite

bastnasite deposit

bastnasite-(la)

bastnasite-(y)

synthetic bastnasite

Example Sentences

bastnasite is one of the most important sources of rare earth elements globally.

geologists identified the mineral as bastnasite during the field survey.

major deposits of bastnasite are found in china and the united states.

the extraction of cerium from bastnasite ore is a complex industrial process.

bastnasite typically occurs in carbonate rocks and hydrothermal veins.

researchers are developing cleaner methods to refine bastnasite.

the global market for bastnasite concentrate has seen price fluctuations recently.

parasite is often associated with minerals like calcite and barite.

crushing and grinding are the first steps in bastnasite processing.

the unique properties of bastnasite make it valuable for magnet production.

spectroscopic analysis helps determine the purity of bastnasite samples.

mining operations for bastnasite must adhere to strict environmental regulations.

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