kerolite
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Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek κηρός (kērós, “wax”) + λίθος (líthos, “stone”).
Noun[edit]
kerolite (countable and uncountable, plural kerolites)
- (mineralogy) A metamorphic nickel-bearing phyllosilicate mineral similar to talc and serpentine.
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Further reading[edit]
- David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Pimelite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
- “kerolite”, in Mindat.org[1], Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.