Rare-earth fluorocarbonate ore.
Rare-earth mineral — listed for information only.
Bastnäsite is a rare-earth carbonate with fluorine and an important ore of cerium and lanthanum. It forms tabular brown to honey-yellow crystals.
Major deposits are in China and the USA; it also occurs in India.
A softer stone — wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth, avoid harsh chemicals and knocks, and store separately from harder crystals.
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Silicate Natural brilliant gem — not cubic zirconia.
Chalcedony Banded red-brown and white chalcedony.
Oxide The second-hardest natural mineral.
Sulphide Metallic gold cubes — "fool's gold".
