IMA mineral species

Eskolaite

Cr₂O₃

Oxide mineral.

GreenBlack

Eskolaite specimen
Eskolaite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCr₂O₃
ElementsCr, O
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolEsk
Nickel–Strunz class4.CB.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Outokumpu, Finland

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.