IMA mineral species
Magnesiochromite
MgCr³⁺₂O₄
Spinel, oxide mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | MgCr³⁺₂O₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, Cr, O |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mchr |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.BB.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Learn more
- Magnesiochromite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3843284 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Cubic