Chromite

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Chromite 
Frequency Common 
Hardness 5.5 
Density 4.5-4.8
Chemical Formula {{#Chem:(Fe, Mg)Cr2O4}} 
Core Elements Cr, Fe, Mg

Chromite is the primary ore of chromium. It requires very high temperatures to smelt.

Uses

Starting point for all chromium compounds via sodium chromate

  • Refractory: melting point 2190°C