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