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Bastnäsite

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Bastnäsite

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Locality: 
Warsak, Mohmand Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.9 × 1.2 × 1 cm
Description

This bastnäsite is a perfect specimen for any collectors of thumbnails. Despite its small size it offers all the features, you would want from a mineral specimen: One main crystal on matrix in perfect proportion and of nice aesthetic. The piece is in good condition and attractive all around.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Bastnäsite

Synonym Of: 

Bastnäsite-(Ce)

Formula: 
(Ce,La)(CO3)F
Strunz: 
5.BD.20a
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5

Bastnäsite-(La)

Formula: 
(La,Ce)(CO3)F
Strunz: 
5.BD.20a
Hardness: 
4.0 - 5.0

Bastnäsite-(Nd)

Formula: 
Nd(CO3)F
Strunz: 
5.BD.20a
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5

Bastnäsite-(Y)

Formula: 
(Y,Ce)(CO3)F
Strunz: 
5.BD.20a
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
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