Bastnasite(Ce) mineral information and data
Bastnasite (Ce) BastasiteCe is an uncommon mineral, but is the most common rare earth bearing mineral. It is usually a hydrothermal mineral although it is possible to be a primary mineral as well. It can be found in granite, alkali syenites and pegmatites, carbonatites, contact metamorphic deposits, and as a detrital mineral in placer deposits.