Mineralogical and Geochemical Constraints on the Occurrence Forms of REEs in Carboniferous Karst Bauxite, Central Guizhou Province, Southwest China: A Case Study of Lindai Bauxite
Karst bauxite is a major source of aluminum and contains high concentrations of trace elements such as Li, Ga, Sc, and rare earth elements (REEs). It is regarded as a potential non-conventional REE source due to the increasing demand for REEs. This study provides new mineralogical and geochemical ev...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | Minerals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/13/3/320 |