Title | Garnierite |
Description | Garnierite is a pale green or apple-green mineral, (Ni,Mg)3Si2O5(OH)4, used as a gemstone and as an important nickel ore. These samples range in size from a few mm to 2 cm. |
Location | New Caledonia. Near Numea. |
Photographer | Nessa Eull. 2002-03-22. |
Collection | University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1528. |
Key words | Garnierite, New Caledonia |
Tech details | 747 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens. |
GeoDIL number | 2529 |
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