What is another word for samarskite?
Pronunciation: [sˈamɑːskˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Samarskite is a rare mineral that was first discovered in Russia's Urals mountain range in 1847. It is named after the Russian scientist Vasili Samarsky-Bykhovets, who first identified the mineral. Samarskite is a complex oxide of several rare earth metals, including yttrium, erbium, and gadolinium. As a result, it has several synonyms, including yttrosamarskite, erbysamarskite, and gadolinsamarskite. Other minerals with similar properties to samarskite include euxenite, fergusonite, and tantalite. These minerals are valuable sources of rare earth elements, which have important applications in a wide variety of high-tech industries, including electronics and renewable energy.
