Bastnäsite

Properties

Formula (Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
Classification Bastnäsite (group)
Members Bastnäsite-(Ce), Bastnäsite-(Y), Bastnäsite-(Nd), Bastnäsite-(La)
Spectra Luminescence (1), Reflectance (2)
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Related materials Bastnaesite
Crystal symmetry Hexagonal, Point group 6m2, Space group P62c (#190)
Tags Halide, Carbonate

Composition

Element Atoms
F 1
O 3
C 1
REE 0-1
Y 0-1
Ce 0-1
Nd 0-1