Rare Bastnäsite Crystal Specimen in Pottle acrylic A large heavy Caribbean Calcite

A large heavy Caribbean Calcite carving of an elegant Eagle Head with excellent feather details

Primarily composed of cerium

This specimen also has green Seraphinite Clinochlore growing in small circular caps over the Quartz crystals

Sourced from Australia

Paint Length: Short

Rare Bastnäsite Crystal Specimen in Pottle acrylic A large heavy Caribbean CalciteBastnsite is a vital rare earth fluorocarbonate mineral with the general chemical formula REE(CO)F. Primarily composed of cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium, it is one of the world's principal commercial sources for light rare earth elements, which are essential for manufacturing electric vehicles, wind turbines, and high strength magnets. This specimen comes in a protective pottle with identification label. Specimen measures approx. 1. 2cm x 1cm x 0.