kerolite

English

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek κηρός (kērós, “wax”) + λίθος (líthos, “stone”). By surface analysis, kero- +‎ -lite.

Noun

kerolite (countable and uncountable, plural kerolites)

  1. (mineralogy) A metamorphic nickel-bearing phyllosilicate mineral similar to talc and serpentine.

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Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2026), “Pimelite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • “kerolite”, in Mindat.org, Keswick, Va.: Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2026.

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