What is another word for bastnasite?
Pronunciation: [bˈastnɐsˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Bastnasite is a rare earth mineral that primarily contains cerium, lanthanum, and other rare earth elements. There are several synonyms for the word bastnasite, including lanthanite, cerianite, and cerium lanthanum carbonate. These minerals share similar properties and have a variety of uses across many industries including electronics, renewable energy, and defense. Lanthanite is another rare earth mineral that shares a similar composition to bastnasite and is found in many of the same locations around the world. Cerianite, on the other hand, is a rare earth oxide that is only found in small quantities and is primarily used for scientific research.
