Crystallization, replacement, and redox pathways governing rare earth carbonate and phosphate formation | Synapse
February 12, 2026Open Access
Crystallization, replacement, and redox pathways governing rare earth carbonate and phosphate formation
Key Points
The study aims to understand the multi-step processes involved in the formation of REE carbonate and phosphate minerals.
Analyzed the crystallization processes of REE minerals
Examined the effects of temperature on mineral formation
Investigated redox conditions influencing crystallization and replacement
Crystallization and replacement processes are complex and interrelated
REE chemistry significantly affects the mineral formation pathways
Temperature variations lead to different mineral products under specific redox conditions
Abstract
Rare earth element (REE) carbonate and phosphate minerals form through multi-step crystallization and replacement processes controlled by REE chemistry, temperature, and redox conditions.
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Rodriguez‐Blanco et al. (Thu,) studied this question.