Description

Antique wooden matchbox containing numerous pieces of green garnierite.

Garnierite is not a mineral species, but a generic term covering several nickel-bearing phyllosilicate species.

Their high nickel content makes them sought-after nickel ores.

Mining engineer Jules Garnier is credited with the discovery of this nickel ore.

From Népoui, New Caledonia.

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