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Chromium
Name
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Cr
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Native Elements
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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7.17
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. R: (480) 65.3, (546) 67.9, (589) 68.8, (656) 70.0
Luster
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Cleavage
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Fm3m
Space group
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Iron
Structural group
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Cr · Approved
IMA
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1980
Named in
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White, with a yellow tint in reflected light
Typical colors
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Cr
Elements
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