garnierite


gar·ni·er·ite

noun \ˈgär-nē-ə-ˌrīt\

Definition of GARNIERITE

: a soft mineral consisting of hydrous nickel magnesium silicate and constituting an important ore of nickel

Origin of GARNIERITE

Jules Garnier †1904 French geologist
First Known Use: 1875

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