Garnierite - Green Moonstone Free Form

Garnierite free form

from madagascar 

green moonstone

Size: 19 x 14 cm

Garnierite is a green mineral also named green moonstone that is mainly found in Madagascar. It is a type of nickel silicate that is named after the French geologist Jules Garnier, who discovered it in New Caledonia in 1864.

In Madagascar, Garnierite is primarily found in the Ambanja and Mitsinjo regions. It is often associated with nickel laterite deposits, which are formed by the weathering of ultramafic rocks. Garnierite typically has a light green color and a waxy or pearly luster. It is sometimes used as an ornamental stone and can be polished to a high shine.

Garnierite is also an important ore of nickel, and it is used in the production of stainless steel and other nickel alloys. In addition, Garnierite has been found to have some potential industrial applications, such as in the production of batteries and fuel cells.