Chromite
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| Optical properties | Isotropic |
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| Crystal habit | Octahedral rare; massive to granular |
| Crystal class | H-M symbol |
| Crystal system | Cubic crystal system |
| Specific gravity | 4. 5–4. 8 |
| Did you know | Chromite is used in high-temperature applications, such as blast furnaces and molds for firing bricks, because it retains strength at high temperature. |
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| ID | 874743 |
About Chromite
Chromite is a mineral that is an iron chromium oxide. It has a chemical formula of FeCr₂O₄. It is an oxide mineral belonging to the spinel group. The element magnesium can substitute for iron in variable amounts as it forms a solid solution with magnesiochromite.
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