First Known Use: 1875
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garnierite
noun gar·ni·er·ite \ˈgär-nē-ə-ˌrīt\
Definition of GARNIERITE
: a soft mineral consisting of hydrous nickel magnesium silicate and constituting an important ore of nickel
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Origin of GARNIERITE
Jules Garnier †1904 French geologist
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