garnierite
[gahr-nee-uh-rahyt]
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noun
a mineral, hydrous nickel magnesium silicate, occurring in earthy, green masses: an important ore of nickel.
Origin of garnierite
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Noumeite and garnierite are hydrated silicates of nickel and magnesia.
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garnierite
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Word Origin for garnierite
C19: named after Jules Garnier (died 1904), French geologist
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