Definition

1. Noun:
   • A green mineral consisting of hydrated nickel magnesium silicate; a source of nickel.

Usage

• Noun: "Garnierite" is used as a specific geological and mineralogical term to identify a particular nickel-bearing mineral. It is primarily discussed in contexts related to geology, mining, and mineralogy.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The prospector identified a vein of garnierite in the rock formation.
  • Garnierite is an important ore for the extraction of nickel.

Advanced Usage

• As a non-count noun: Often used as a mass noun when referring to the mineral substance in general.
  • The deposit contains a significant amount of garnierite.

Variants and Related Words

• Nickel silicate minerals: A broader category that includes garnierite and similar minerals like nepouite.

Synonyms

• Nickel ore: A more general term for rocks and minerals from which nickel is extracted. (Note: "garnierite" is a specific type of nickel ore.)

Notes on Meaning

• The term "garnierite" refers exclusively to this specific green, hydrated silicate mineral. It is not used in everyday language and has no other common meanings or idioms.

Noun

1. a green mineral consisting of hydrated nickel magnesium silicate; a source of nickel