Chromite
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Frequency | Common |
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Hardness | 5.5 |
Density | 4.5-4.8 |
Chemical Formula | (Fe,Mg)Cr2O4 |
Core Elements | Cr, Fe, Mg |
Chromite is the primary ore of chromium. It requires very high temperatures to smelt.
Uses
- Refractory: melting point 2190°C