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
népouite
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Composition | (Ni,Mg)3Si2O5(OH) |
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Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "nickel processing." Accessed 27 Jan. 2005 .
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnierite