monaziteY
Monazite is a rare phosphate mineral consisting of a mixed phosphoric and silicic acid salt of the lanthanide series, primarily natrium (sodium). It is a key source of rare earth elements such as thorium, lanthanum, and cerium.
Monazite has a bright yellow to yellow-brown color and occurs in the form of small, glassy crystals.
The composition of monazite varies but can be represented by the chemical formula NaTh(PO4)_S-La(PO4) as a general
Monazite has been used as a source of rare earth elements for various industrial applications. The scarcity