Garnierite
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Description
A green-color mineral composed of hydrated nickel magnesium silicate. Garnierite is an important source for nickel. Significant deposts have been found in New Caledonia, Australia, and Cuba.
Synonyms and Related Terms
npouite
| Composition | (Ni,Mg)3Si2O5(OH) |
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Authority
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "nickel processing." Encyclopdia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopdia Britannica Premium Service 27 Jan. 2005 .
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnierite