Raman, infrared and energy dispersive X-ray spectra of monazites have been measured and discussed. The result shows that the mineral is enriched in cerium, lanthanum,neodymium and praseodymium (Ce>La>Nd>Pr). The monazites have marked spectral characteristics, especially their ν1, ν3 Raman bands and ν1, ν4 infrared absorption bands. The characteristics can distinguish between monazite and other phosphate minerals. In addition, based on EDS and infrared absorption spectra, a small amount of fluoro-carbonate is found in the monazites.
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