Rare Earth Mine

Sweden / Vastmanland / Fagersta /
 open-pit mine, interesting place
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site of the historically important Bastnas mine. The complex (Cerium Lanthmanum, Ytterium)- fluoro -carbonate mineral that is still vital today. In honor of this source the mineral series was named Basnasite.
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Coordinates:   59°50'44"N   15°35'18"E
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