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TitleChromite with serpentine
DescriptionChromite, FeCr2O4 (iron chromium oxide), is the most important ore of chromium, from which it derives its name. Chromium is an important metal and has a wide range of industrial uses.
LocationCanada ▹ Quebec. Chrome Mine.
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2001-07-31.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #420.
Key wordsChromite, Serpentine, Quebec, Canada
Tech details1.18 MB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1394