bastnaesite

Meanings

Plural: bastnaesites

Noun

a yellow-to-brown mineral that is a source of rare earth elements
A yellow-brown mineral that is a source of several rare earth metals, especially gadolinium, samarium, and neodymium.

Origin / Etymology

From Bastnäs + -ite. Named after its type locality, the Bastnäs mine near Riddarhyttan, Västmanland, Sweden.

Synonyms

bastnasite

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 15

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