A method for luminescence determination of yttrium in rocks (gabbro-es
sexite, granite, and carbonatite) is described that is based on measur
ement of the luminescence intensity of an yttrium sorbate with quinoso
l on polyurethane foam. The effect of matrix elements is eliminated by
extraction with diantipyrylmethane. The threshold of the yttrium cont
ents determined is 1x10(-3)%.