Description: (Swedish Mineralogist and Chemist Who Discovered the Element 'Nickel')
Axel Fredrik Cronstedt was a Swedish mineralogist and chemist credited with discovering the element nickel in 1751. He was a mining expert with the Bureau of Mines and is recognized as a pioneer in modern mineralogy. Cronstedt introduced the blowpipe as a valuable tool for mineralogists and suggested organizing the mineral kingdom based on chemical analysis. His book "Försök til mineralogie, eller mineral-rikets upställning" is considered foundational in modern mineralogy, establishing him as a prominent figure in the field.