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Beiyinite

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A poorly characterised material thought to contain rare earths. Resembles Bastnäsite.

Originally reported from Bayan Obo (Bayun-Obo; Baiyunebo) deposit, Darhan Muminggan United Banner, Baotou League, Nei Mongol Autonomous Region (Inner Mongolia), China.

Classification of Beiyinite

IMA status:Not Approved
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Other Names for Beiyinite

Synonyms:
Beyinite
Other Languages:
German:Beiyinit
Beyinit
Spanish:Beiyinita
Beyinita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Beiyinite

Reference List:

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Ho (1935) Bull. Geol. Soc. China: 14: 279.

Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 291.

Clark (1993) "Hey's Mineral Index", 3rd. edition: 65.

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    China
     
    • Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
      • Baotou League (Baotou Prefecture)
        • Bayan Obo Mining District
          • Bayan Obo
    [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index", p65]
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