carbonatiterich
Carbonatite-rich refers to a geological classification of igneous rocks characterized by a high content of carbonate minerals. These rocks are distinct from other igneous rocks like silicates due to their unusual mineralogical composition, where carbonate minerals (such as calcite, dolomite, or ankerite) constitute more than 50% of the rock's volume. This definition distinguishes them from silicate rocks with minor carbonate alteration.
The formation of carbonatites is a topic of ongoing scientific discussion, but it is generally accepted that
Carbonatites are of considerable economic interest because they are the primary source of several rare earth