Sa*ma"ri*um (?), n. [NL., fr. E.
samarskite.] (Chem.) A rare metallic element of
doubtful identity.
&fist; Samarium was discovered, by means of spectrum analysis, in
certain minerals (samarskite, cerite, etc.), in which it
is associated with other elements of the earthy group. It has been
confounded with the doubtful elements decipium,
philippium, etc., and is possibly a complex mixture of elements
not as yet clearly identified. Symbol Sm. Provisional atomic weight
150.2.
Sa*ma"ri*um (?), n. [NL., fr. E.
samarskite.] (Chem.) A rare metallic element of
doubtful identity.
&fist; Samarium was discovered, by means of spectrum analysis, in
certain minerals (samarskite, cerite, etc.), in which it
is associated with other elements of the earthy group. It has been
confounded with the doubtful elements decipium,
philippium, etc., and is possibly a complex mixture of elements
not as yet clearly identified. Symbol Sm. Provisional atomic weight
150.2.
