Rare Earth Elements in Planetary Crusts: Insights from Chemically Evolved Igneous Suites on Earth and the Moon

The abundance of the rare earth elements (REEs) in Earth’s crust has become the intense focus of study in recent years due to the increasing societal demand for REEs, their increasing utilization in modern-day technology, and the geopolitics associated with their global distribution. Withi...

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Main Authors: Claire L. McLeod, Barry J. Shaulis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/8/10/455