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garnierite

/ˈɡɑːr.ni.ə.raɪt/

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noun

/ˈɡɑːr.ni.ə.raɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruЗеленый минерал, состоящий из гидратированного никель-магниевого силиката, который служит источником никеля.

A green mineral composed of hydrated nickel magnesium silicate, which serves as a source of nickel.

  1. Nickel ore mineralC2formalscientific

    A green, earthy mineral composed of hydrated nickel magnesium silicate, commonly found as a secondary mineral in nickel deposits and used as an important source of nickel.

    ruНикелевая руда

    • Garnierite is often extracted from lateritic nickel deposits.
    • The green color of garnierite indicates a high nickel content.
    • Miners discovered a rich vein of garnierite in the new excavation site.
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