RE: All ducks in a row22 May 2025 17:27
pegmatite association with rare earth minerals
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pegmatites are often associated with rare earth elements (rees) and other rare metals. they are considered a significant source of these elements due to their unique formation and composition. rees, along with lithium, cesium, and tantalum (lct), are particularly abundant in granitic pegmatites.
elaboration:
pegmatite formation:
pegmatites are co****-grained, granitic rocks formed under specific conditions, often involving late-stage crystallization of magma.
ree enrichment:
the high degree of fractional crystallization and the presence of water and other fluids during pegmatite formation can lead to the concentration of rees and other incompatible elements.
lct pegmatites:
lithium-cesium-tantalum (lct) pegmatites are a specific type of pegmatite that are particularly rich in these elements.
economic importance:
the association of pegmatites with rees and other rare metals makes them valuable economic resources, especially for high-tech industries and emerging technologies.
classification:
pegmatites can be classified based on their composition and the presence of specific mineral assemblages, such as lct or nyf (niobium-yttrium-fluorine) pegmatites.
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pegmatite - wikipedia
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petrogenesis of rare-metal pegmatites in high-grade metamorphic ...
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pegmatites | ebsco research starters
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pegmatites often contain rare elements and gemstones. examples include aquamarine, tourmaline, topaz, fluorite