Rare earth element ore, Bear Lodge Mountains, Wyoming
By Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center
2012 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Images of the oxidized, upper portion of the Bear Lodge rare earth element deposit ore, Bear Lodge Mountains, Wyoming. (A) Photograph of a U.S. Geological Survey geologist sampling a mineral exploration trench. (B) Photograph of the side of the trench displaying iron, manganese, and rare earth element enriched zone.
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Public Domain.
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