Chromite
Chromite is a mineral with the chemical formula FeCr2O4. It has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 - 6.5 and metallic to sub-metallic luster.
Chromite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | FeCr2O4 |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Luster | Metallic to sub-metallic |
| Typical colors | Black to dark brown |
| Formation | Typically forms in ultramafic igneous rocks and as a result of metamorphic processes. |
| Rarity | 5 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5.5–6.5 — fairly hard
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