
Monazite
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Important industrial ore of rare-earth elements and thorium. Collector interest focuses on well-formed crystals from pegmatite localities (Norway, Madagascar, Brazil) and aesthetic associations (Bolivia with quartz). X-shaped twin crystals from Brazil are particularly sought. Not suitable for jewelry or prolonged personal contact due to radioactivity. Primarily a scientific and specialist collector mineral.
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