garnierite (Meaning)
garnierite (n)
a green mineral consisting of hydrated nickel magnesium silicate; a source of nickel
garnierite (n.)
An amorphous mineral of apple-green color; a hydrous silicate of nickel and magnesia. It is an important ore of nickel.
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a green mineral consisting of hydrated nickel magnesium silicate; a source of nickelAn amorphous mineral of apple-green color; a hydrous silicate of nickel and
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Garnierite is a type of nickel ore named after the French geologist Jules Garnier.
The primary use of garnierite is as a source of nickel for various industries.
The mineral garnierite typically occurs in lateritic deposits found near the surface of the Earth.
Green garnierite is due to the presence of nickel, while the yellow variety contains iron instead.
