What does the cryptic crossword clue "Element, not particularly well done, at huge cost? (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Element". The wordplay uses a hidden word. RARE (synonym="not particularly well done") + EARTH (synonym="at huge cost?, as in ‘It cost the earth’") = RARE EARTH; definition: "Element," The answer is RARE EARTH.

Element, not particularly well done, at huge cost? (4,5)

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