Garnierite
A mixture of two or more distinct mineral species
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About Garnierite
Lustre:
Waxy, Greasy
Name:
Named Jules Garnier who first discovered it 1864 in New Caledonia.
A Mixture Of:
Generic name for a green nickel ore which has formed as a result of lateritic weathering of ultramafic rocks (serpentinite, dunite, peridotite).
Mostly a mixture of various Ni- and Mg-bearing layer silicates, including:
a. serpentine group: pecoraite, lizardite, Népouite
b. smectite group: pimelite, kerolite
c. talc group: willemseite, talc
d. chlorite group: clinochlore, nimite
Occurs in many nickel laterite deposits in the world.
It probably equates with Connarite, Genthite, nickel-Gymnite, noumeite and rottisite.
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Mostly a mixture of various Ni- and Mg-bearing layer silicates, including:
a. serpentine group: pecoraite, lizardite, Népouite
b. smectite group: pimelite, kerolite
c. talc group: willemseite, talc
d. chlorite group: clinochlore, nimite
Occurs in many nickel laterite deposits in the world.
It probably equates with Connarite, Genthite, nickel-Gymnite, noumeite and rottisite.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Garnierite.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
10936
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:10936:1
Similar Names
| Greinerite | A variety of Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Grunerite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | ◻Fe22+Fe52+(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
IMA Classification of Garnierite
Discredited
Physical Properties of Garnierite
Waxy, Greasy
Geological Environment
Geological Setting:
Nickel laterite and saprolite
Synonyms of Garnierite
Other Language Names for Garnierite
Varieties of Garnierite
| Ferrian Garnierite | Poorly categorised ferrian nickel silicate(s) |
| Ferrihalloysite-Garnierite | Poorly categorised aluminosilicate(s) of Fe and Ni. |
| Zinc-bearing Garnierite |
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 11 photos of Garnierite associated with 'Chalcedony' | SiO2 |
| 9 photos of Garnierite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 2 photos of Garnierite associated with 'Limonite' | |
| 2 photos of Garnierite associated with Magnetite | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| 2 photos of Garnierite associated with Pecoraite | Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| 1 photo of Garnierite associated with Serpentine Subgroup | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
| 1 photo of Garnierite associated with Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| 1 photo of Garnierite associated with Dravite | NaMg3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| 1 photo of Garnierite associated with Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
| 1 photo of Garnierite associated with 'Deweylite' |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Garnierite
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References for Garnierite
Reference List:
Kato, Toshio (1961) A Study on the so-Called Garnierite from New Caledonia. Mineralogical Journal, 3 (3). 107-121 doi:10.2465/minerj1953.3.107
Faust, George T. (1966) The hydrous nickel-magnesium silicates-The garnierite group. American Mineralogist, 51 (3-4) 279-298
Scholten, J. J. F., Kiel, A. M. (1975) Dehydration and reduction of synthetic garnierite. Journal of Materials Science, 10. 1182-1187 doi:10.1007/bf00541401
Manceau, A., Calas, G., Decarreau, A. (1985) Nickel-bearing clay minerals: I. Optical spectroscopic study of nickel crystal chemistry. Clay Minerals, 20 (3) 367-387 doi:10.1180/claymin.1985.020.3.08
Manceau, A., Calas, G. (1986) Nickel-bearing clay minerals: II. Intracrystalline distribution of nickel: an X-ray absorption study. Clay Minerals, 21 (3) 341-360 doi:10.1180/claymin.1986.021.3.07
Cluzel, Dominique, Vigier, Benoit (2008) Syntectonic Mobility of Supergene Nickel Ores of New Caledonia (Southwest Pacific) Evidence from Garnierite Veins and Faulted Regolith. Resource Geology, 58 (2) 161-170 doi:10.1111/j.1751-3928.2008.00053.x
Talovina, I. V., Lazarenkov, V. G., Ryzhkova, S. O., Ugol’kov, V. L., Vorontsova, N. I. (2008) Garnierite in nickel deposits of the Urals. Lithology and Mineral Resources, 43 (6) 588-595 doi:10.1134/s0024490208060060
Wells, Martin A., Ramanaidou, Erick R., Verrall, Michael, Tessarolo, Christian (2009) Mineralogy and crystal chemistry of "garnierites" in the Goro lateritic nickel deposit, New Caledonia. European Journal of Mineralogy, 21 (2) 467-483 doi:10.1127/0935-1221/2009/0021-1910
Localities for Garnierite
Showing 174 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Albania | |
| Thorne et al. (2012) |
Australia | |
| Bottrill et al. (2008) |
| A Garnierite With A High Nickel Content ... +3 other references |
| Francesco et al. (2019) |
Brazil | |
| In the MUHNAC (National Museum of Natural History and Science) | |
| In the MUHNAC (National Museum of Natural History and Science) | |
| Soares et al. (2018) |
| Rafael Hernandes Corrêa-Silva . |
| Dybowska et al. (2022) |
| Santiago et al. (2019) |
| Orris et al. (2002) |
Cameroon | |
| Lambert et al. (2008) +1 other reference |
Canada | |
| Sabina (1973) |
China | |
| Shimpei Kano et al. (1988) |
| Jinbang Wang (1988) |
| Kamitani et al. (2007) |
| Kaiji Yu (1981) |
| Kaiji Yu (1981) | |
| Xiao +6 other references |
| Kaiji Yu (1981) |
Colombia | |
| - (2005) |
| Lopez-Rendon (2015) | |
Cuba | |
| Domínguez-Carretero et al. (2024) |
Czech Republic | |
| Čech |
Dominican Republic | |
| Proenza et al. (2008) |
| Domènech et al. (2022) | |
| Springer (1976) | |
Egypt | |
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France | |
| J-F LANOE |
| Rob Lavinsky photo |
| Manceau et al. (1985) |
| Cedrick Gineste |
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| Betts (n.d.) |
| C. Gineste +1 other reference | |
| Vale SA |
| "L'amiante dans le Queyras" Soc. Fr. ... |
Germany | |
| Gerstenberg (n.d.) |
| Gerstenberg (n.d.) | |
India | |
| Lehmann et al. (2006) |
| G. K. Kesar (2011) |
Indonesia | |
| Van der Ent et al. (2013) |
| Qi et al. (2024) |
Iran | |
| Bariand et al. (1993) |
Japan | |
| - (n.d.) |
| - (n.d.) |
| - (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Yamada (2004) |
| - (n.d.) | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Hiroaki Tano specimens. |
Kazakhstan | |
| Bespaev et al. (n.d.) |
Kosovo | |
| Buletini i Shkencave Gjeologjike 2012 +1 other reference |
Madagascar | |
| Behier (1963) |
| Behier (1963) |
| Behier (1963) |
| Behier (1963) |
Mauritania | |
| Marsh et al. (2015) |
| Marsh et al. (2015) |
Morocco | |
| Jahn et al. (2003) |
| Jahn et al. (2003) | |
| Favreau et al. (2006) +1 other reference |
Myanmar | |
| Myanmar Ministry of Mining web site +1 other reference |
| Myanmar Ministry of Mines web site +1 other reference |
New Zealand | |
| Dixon et al. (University of Otago) |
| - (author unknown) | |
Niger | |
| United Nations (1975) |
North Macedonia | |
| Spasovski et al. (2009) |
| Spasovski et al. (2009) | |
Norway | |
| Frigstad (1985) |
Pacific Ocean | |
| Heling et al. (1992) |
Philippines | |
| Aquino et al. (2022) |
| Watanabe +5 other references |
| Zhigang Wang (2010) |
| Laznicka (1981) |
| Yonezu K et al. (2014) |
| Watanabe +5 other references |
Poland | |
| Harańczyk C. (1974) |
| Spangenberg et al. (1949) |
| Spangenberg et al. (1949) | |
| Kaczan et al. (2021) | |
Portugal | |
| Mineral colection of Vasco Trancoso (2008) |
Russia | |
| Talovina et al. (2008) +1 other reference |
| Mikhailov (2000) +2 other references |
| Mikhailov (2000) |
| Mikhailov (2000) |
| Mikhailov (2000) |
| Свиблов et al. (2009) | |
Serbia | |
| Ministry of Mining and Energy (2002) |
Spain | |
| Romero Silva (2003) |
| Romero Silva (2003) | |
| Romero Silva (2003) |
| Romero Silva (2003) |
| Romero Silva (2003) |
| Romero Silva (2003) |
Taiwan | |
| Huang (2018) |
Togo | |
| Wolfgang Hampel (2013) |
Turkey | |
| Masurenko et al. (2007) |
USA | |
| Cook et al. (1982) |
| USGS OFR 2004-1200 (Hawley,2004) |
| - (2008) |
| - (2008) |
| - (2008) |
| - (2008) |
| - (2008) |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| Murdoch et al. (1966) |
| - (2005) |
| Bradley (1940) +1 other reference |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| Bradley (1941) +3 other references |
| Murdoch et al. (1966) |
| Murdoch et al. (1966) |
| Rocks & Min.: 16:413. |
| Cook (1978) |
| Cook (1978) | |
| Cook (1978) |
| Rocks & Min.:64:204. |
| Cook (1978) |
| King et al. (1994) |
| Rocks & Min.: 19:148. |
| Foord et al. (1981) |
| Ostrander et al. (1940) |
| Sherwood et al. (1998) |
| Yale Peabody Museum |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Nickel Deposits in Cottonwood Canyon et al. (1939) | |
| Schilling (1979) +2 other references |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| J.V. Tingley and J. Quade (1986) |
| J.V. Tingley and J. Quade (1986) |
| Kleinhampl et al. (1984) +1 other reference |
| John H. Betts (2009) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) | |
| - (2005) | |
| - (2005) | |
| Wilson et al. (1978) | |
| Wilson et al. (1978) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| January 1949 +3 other references |
| - (2005) |
| - (1952) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| Foord et al. (1981) |
| SEM-analysis (Pers.com Matthew Lambert aug 2009) +1 other reference |
| Valentine et al. (1956) +2 other references |
| Valentine et al. (1956) +2 other references |
| Valentine et al. (1956) +1 other reference |
| Derkey et al. (1990, November) +1 other reference |
| - (2005) | |
| - (2005) | |
| - (2005) | |
| - (2005) | |
| Valentine et al. (1960) +1 other reference |
| Cannon (1975) |
| - (2005) |
| Milton et al. (1958) +4 other references |
| Moen (1969) +1 other reference |
Venezuela | |
| Domènech et al. (2020) +1 other reference |
Camp Des Sapins Mine, Thio, Southern Province, New Caledonia, France