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Minerals glossary

Ion-adsorption clay

Also called ionic clay, ionic adsorption clay, ion-adsorption deposit, IAC

Weathered clay in which rare earths are loosely held on clay surfaces and can be leached cheaply. Deposits in southern China and Myanmar supply most heavy rare earths.

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