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Chromite
Name
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Fe²⁺Cr₂O₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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5.5
Mohs hardness
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4.5–4.8
Specific gravity
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Brown
Streak
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Metallic to submetallic
Luster
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Parting may develop along {Ill}
Cleavage
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Fd3m
Space group
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Spinel
Structural group
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Chr · Grandfathered
IMA
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1845
Named in
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Black, Brown
Typical colors
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Fe · Cr · O
Elements
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