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Chromspinel

Formula:
Mg(Al,Cr
3+
 
)
 
2
O
 
4
Name:For the chemical composition.
A variety of Spinel

A chromian variety of Spinel containing a large proportion of Cr in substitution for Al.

Classification of Chromspinel

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Chemical Properties of Chromspinel

Formula:
Mg(Al,Cr
3+
 
)
 
2
O
 
4
Essential elements:Al, Mg, O
All elements listed in formula:Al, Cr, Mg, O

Other Names for Chromspinel

Synonyms:
Chromian Spinel
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Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Chromspinel

Reference List:Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 692.

Osborne, M.D., Fleet, M.E., and Bancroft, G.M. (1981) Fe 2+ - Fe 3+ ordering in chromite and Cr-bearing spinels. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 77: 251-255.

Votyakov, S.L., Chashchukhin, I.S., Uimin, S.G., and Bykov, V.N. (1998) Oxygen thermometry and barometry of chromite-bearing ultramafic rocks, examples from the South Urals: I. Mössbauer Spectroscopy of chrome spinels and the problems of olivine-spinel thermometry. Geochemistry International: 36: 706-716.

Quintiliani, M., Andreozzi, G.B., and Graziani, G. (2006) Fe 2+ and Fe 3+ quantification by different approaches and fO2 estimation for Alabanian Cr-spinels. American Mineralogist: 91: 907-916.

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    Localities for Chromspinel

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    Albania
     
    • Dibër County
      • Mat District
        • Bater-Martanesh District
          • Bulqiza Complex (Bulqiza Massif)
    		American Mineralogist: 91: 907-916.
    American Mineralogist: 91: 907-916.
    American Mineralogist: 91: 907-916.
    American Mineralogist: 91: 907-916.
    American Mineralogist: 91: 907-916.
    Quintiliani, M., Andreozzi, G.B., and Graziani, G. (2006) Fe 2+ and Fe 3+ quantification by different approaches and fO2 estimation for Alabanian Cr-spinels. American Mineralogist: 91: 907-916.
    Australia
     
    • New South Wales
      • Buccleuch Co.
        • Tumut
    		Wagga Wagga Mine Data Sheets, 1982
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
     
    • Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
      • Sarajevo Canton
        • Vareš
    		Bermanec, V., Sijaric, G., Kniewald, G., and Mandarino, J.A. (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 1371-1376.
      • Zenica-Doboj Canton
        • Busovača
          • Zagradski Creek
    		Jurkoviae, I., Slovenec, D., and Namjesnik, K. (1993): Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece 28(3), 677-690.
    Botswana
     
    • Central District
      • Letlhakane
    		Stiefenhofer, J., Viljoen, K.S., and Marsh, J.S. (1997): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 127, 147-158.
    Brazil
     
    • Central-West Region
      • Goiás
        • Sanclerlândia
    		Candia, M.A.F., and Gaspar, J.C. (1997): Mineralogy and Petrology 60, 27-40.
    Candia, M.A.F., and Gaspar, J.C. (1997): Mineralogy and Petrology 60, 27-40.
    China
     
    • Anhui Province
      • Lu'an Prefecture
        • Shou Co.
    		Am. Min. , V 90, pp. 801-813, 2005 / Journal of Petrology, June 2004, V 45, N° 6, pp. 1125-1145.
    • Gansu (Ganzu) Province
      • Jinchang Prefecture
        • Jinchuan District
    		Barnes, S.J. and Zhong-Li, T. (1999): Economic Geology 94(3), 343-356.
    • Hebei Province
      • Tangshan Prefecture
        • Zunhua Co.
    		Xia Qiongxia, Zhi Xiachen, Li Jianghai, and Huang Xiongnan (2003): Chinese Science Bulletin 49(23), 2515-2520.
    Xia Qiongxia, Zhi Xiachen, Li Jianghai, and Huang Xiongnan (2003): Chinese Science Bulletin 49(23), 2515-2520.
    • Jiangsu Province
      • Nanjing Prefecture
        • Liuhe District
    		Zhang, W.L., Chen, L.H., and Xu, X.S. (2007): Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts, A 1160.
    • Qinghai (Chinghai) Province
      • Haixi Autonomous Prefecture
        • North Qaidam UHP Terrane
    		Shuguang Song, Lifei Zhang, Yaoling Niu, Li Su, Ping Jian, Dunyi Liu (2005): Earth and Planetary Science Letters 234, 99-118.
    • Tibet Autonomous Region
      • Nagchu (Naqu) Prefecture
        • Amdo (Anduo) Co.
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
      • Ngari Prefecture
        • Gêrzê (Gaize) Co.
    		Bao Peisheng, Xiao Xuchang, Su Li, and Wang Jun (2007): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 50(5), 660-671.
        • Rutog (Ritu) Co.
    		Rendeng Shi, Jinsui Yang, Zhiqin Xu, and Xuexiang Qi (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 32(5/6), 438-457.
      • Shannan (Lhokha; Lhoka) Prefecture
        • Qusum (Qusong) Co.
    		Wenji Bai, Robinson, P.T., Qingsong Fang, Jingsui Yang, Binggang Yan, Zhongming Zhang, Xufeng Hu, Meifu Zhou, and Malpas, J. (2000): Canadian Mineralogist 38(3), 585-598.
    • Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region
      • Bayin'gholin (Bayingolin; Bayinguoleng) Autonomous Prefecture
        • Ruoqiang (Qakilik; Chaqiliq) Co.
          • Pobei ore district
    		Jingwen Mao, Pirajno, F., Zuoheng Zang, Fengmei Chai, Hua Wu, Shiping Chen, Linsong Cheng, Jianmin Yang, and Changqing Zhang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).
      • Hami (Kumul; Qumul) Prefecture
        • Hami (Kumul; Qumul) Co.
          • Huangshan-Jing'erquan ore belt
    		Jingwen Mao, Pirajno, F., Zuoheng Zang, Fengmei Chai, Hua Wu, Shiping Chen, Linsong Cheng, Jianmin Yang, and Changqing Zhang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).
      • Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture
        • Kargilik (Yecheng) Co.
    		Zhihong Wang, Shu Sun, Jiliang Li, and Quanlin Hou (2002): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 143, 471-483.
    • Yunnan Province
      • Honghe Autonomous Prefecture
        • Jinping Co.
    		Chuanjie Pu, Dexian Qin, Hong Nian, Xueshu Zhang, Pirajno, F., and Zhuguo Fan (2007): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 26(4), 374-383.
    Egypt
     
    • Red Sea Governorate
      • Eastern Desert
        • Barramiya
    		Ahmed, A.H., Arai, S., and Attia, A.K. (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36, 72-84.
        • Bir Bitan
    		Ahmed, A.H., Arai, S., and Attia, A.K. (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36, 72-84.
        • El Galala
    		Ahmed, A.H., Arai, S., and Attia, A.K. (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36, 72-84.
    Helmy, H.M., and Mogessie, A. (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36, 58-71.
    Ahmed, A.H., Arai, S., and Attia, A.K. (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36, 72-84.
    Ahmed, A.H., Arai, S., and Attia, A.K. (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36, 72-84.
    Ahmed, A.H., Arai, S., and Attia, A.K. (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36, 72-84.
    Ahmed, A.H., Arai, S., and Attia, A.K. (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36, 72-84.
    Ahmed, A.H., Arai, S., and Attia, A.K. (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36, 72-84.
    France
     
    • Languedoc-Roussillon
      • Hérault
        • Montpellier
    		N. Cabanes and J.C.C. Mercier, Bull. Minéral. , 1988, 111, pp. 65-77.
    Germany
     
    • Bavaria
      • Franconia
        • Münchberg Metamorphic complex
          • Oberkotzau
            • Wurlitz
    		Rost, F. (1949): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 1(5/6), 627-688.
    Greenland
     
    • Kitaa (West Greenland) Province
      • Nuuk (Godthåb)
    		Petersen, O. V. & Secher, K. (1993): The Minerals of Greenland. Mineralogical Record 24 (2): 1-67
    Italy
     
    • Basilicata
      • Potenza Province
    		Stoppa, F., and Woolley, A.R. (1997): Mineralogy and Petrology 59, 43-67.
    • Liguria
      • Genova Province
    		Can. Miner. 35, 899-908 (1997)
    • Umbria
      • Terni Province
        • Marsciano
          • San Venanzo
    		Stoppa, F., Sharygin, V.V., and Cundari, A. (1997): Mineralogy and Petrology 61, 27-45.
    Japan
     
    • Honshu Island
      • Chugoku Region
        • Tottori Prefecture
    		Arai et al (1999) Mineralogical Magazine, 63, 369-377.
    Kazakhstan
     
    • Shyghys Qazaqstan Oblysy (Vostochno-Kazakhstanskaya [Eastern-Kazakhstan] Oblast')
      • Kalba Range
    		Kovalev, K.R., Kalinin, Y.A., Naumov, E.A., Pirajno, F., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 186-205.
    Madagascar
     
    • Antananarivo Province
      • Vakinankaratra Region (Betafo - Antsirabé region)
        • Antsirabé 2 District
    		Rakotondrazafy, A.F.M., Giuliani, G., Ohnenstetter, D., Fallick, A.E., Rakotosamizanany, S., Andriamamonjy, A., Ralantoarison, T., Razanatseheno, M., Offant, Y., Garnier, V., Maluski, H., Dunaigre, C., Schwarz, D., and Ratrimo, V. (2008): Ore Geology Reviews 34, 134-154.
    • Mahajanga (Majunga) Province
      • Betsiboka Region
        • Tsaratanàna District
          • Andriamena Commune
    		McDonald, I., Ohnenstetter, D., Ohnenstetter, M., and Vaughan, D.J. (1999): Palladium oxides in ultramafic complexes near Lavatrafo, western Andriamena, Madagascar. Mineralogical Magazine. 63: 345-352.
    Morocco
     
    • Souss-Massa-Draâ Region
      • Ouarzazate Province
        • Tazenakht
    		S. Weiß: Lapis 31(7/8), 72-73 (2006)
    Pacific Ocean
     
    • East Pacific Rise
    		Matsukage, K., and Arai, S. (1998): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 131, 111-122.
    Russia
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia)
        • Daldyn-Alakit kimberlite field
          • Alakit-Markha
    		Zinchuk, N.N., and Koptil, V.I. (2007): Geology of Ore Deposits 49(4), 308-317.
    Zinchuk, N.N., and Koptil, V.I. (2007): Geology of Ore Deposits 49(4), 308-317.
          • Daldyn
    		Boyd, F.R., Pokhilenko, N.P., Pearson, D.G., Mertzman, S.A., Sobolev, N.V., and Finger, L.W. (1997): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 128, 228-246.
    • Far-Eastern Region
      • Khabarovskiy Kray
        • Ayan-Maya district
          • Aldan shield
    • Urals Region
      • Middle Urals
        • Ekaterinburgskaya (Sverdlovskaya) Oblast'
          • Isovsky District
    		[MinRec 31:203]
      • Southern Urals
        • Bashkortostan (Bashkiria) Republic
    		F. Zaccarini et al. , The Canadian Mineralogist, Vol. 42, pp. 545-562 (2004).
        • Chelyabinsk Oblast'
          • Ilmen Mts
            • Ilmen Natural Reserve
    		The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 39, pp. 1095-1104 (2001)
          • Magnitogorsk
            • Sakhara (Sakharin) District
    		Mikhailov, B.M. (2000): Lithology and Mineral Resources 35(4), 351-364.
        • Orenburgskaya Oblast'
          • Svetlyi
            • Buruktal District
    		Mikhailov, B.M. (2000): Lithology and Mineral Resources 35(4), 351-364.
    Slovakia
     
    • Banská Bystrica Region
      • Southern Low Tatra Mts
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
        • Mýto pod Ďumbierom
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
      • Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts
        • Beňuš
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    Koděra et all.,1990: Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, I-III, 1590p
        • Ploské
          • Hámor - Forovo
    		Koděra et all.,1990: Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, I-III, 1590p
    Koděra et all.,1990: Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, I-III, 1590p
    Koděra et all.,1990: Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, I-III, 1590p
    • Košice Region
      • Eastern Slovenské Rudohorie Mts
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Pauliš P., Ďuďa R., 2002:Nejznámejší mineralogická nalezište Slovenska. Kuttna, Kutná Hora, 136p
        • Jaklovce
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
        • Medzev
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    Ďuďa R., Peterec D., 1995 : Die Mineralien der siderit - baryt lagersttäte von Rudňany ( Kotterbach ) in der Slowakei. Mineralien Welt /Haltern/, 1, s.20 - 31
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Koděra et all.,1990: Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, I-III, 1590p
      • Košická basin
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
      • Slovenský kras Mts
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    • Prešov Region
      • Šarišská vrchovina Mts
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    South Africa
     
    • Limpopo Province
      • Bushveld Complex
        • Burgersfort
          • Sekhukhuneland
    		South African Journal of Geology, Dec. 2004, V 107, N 4, pp. 505-520.
    South African Journal of Geology, Dec. 2004, V 107, N 4, pp. 505-520.
    • Mpumalanga Province
      • Eastern Bushveld Complex
        • Lydenburg District
    		South African Journal of Geology, Dec. 2004, V 107, N 4, pp. 505-520.
    South African Journal of Geology, Dec. 2004, V 107, N 4, pp. 505-520.
    • Northern Cape Province
      • Kimberley
    		S.E. Haggerty, J.R. Smyth, A.J. Erlank, R.S. Rickard, R.V. Danchin: Amer. Mineral. 68:494-505 (1983)
    S.E. Haggerty, J.R. Smyth, A.J. Erlank, R.S. Rickard, R.V. Danchin: Amer. Mineral. 68:494-505 (1983)
    Spain
     
    • Castile-La Mancha
      • Ciudad Real
        • Almadén District
          • Almadenejos
    		Hernández, A., Jébrak, M., Higueras, P., Oyarzun, R., Morata, D., and Munhá, J. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 539-548.
    Switzerland
     
    • Grischun (Grisons; Graubünden)
      • Albula Valley
        • Landwasser Valley
          • Davos
            • Wolfgang
    		Peters, T. (1968): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 18, 65-75.
    Taiwan
     
    • Taiwan Province
      • Penghu Co.
    		S.L. Hwang et al. , Bull. Minéral. , 1988, 111, pp. 457-469.
    Turkey
     
    • Aegean Region
      • Manisa Province
        • Turgutlu
    		Thorne, R., Herrington, R., and Roberts, S. (2009): Mineralium Deposita 44, 581-595
    UK
     
    • Scotland
      • North West Highlands (Inverness-shire)
        • Isle of Rum
    		Power, M.R., Pirrie, D., Andersen, J.C.O., and Butcher, A.R. (2000): Mineralium Deposita 35, 762-775.
    Ukraine
     
    • Dnipropetrovs'k Oblast' (Dnepropetrovsk Oblast')
      • Ukrainian Shield
    		Gornostayev, S.S., Ohnenstetter, M., Neziraj, A., Ohnenstetter, D., Laajoki, K.V.O., Popovchenko, S.E., and Kornienko, P.K. (2001): Canadian Mineralogist 39(2), 591-606.
    USA
     
    • Arkansas
      • Pike Co.
        • Murfreesboro
    		Am. Mineral. 83:1323-1329 (1998)
    • Hawaii
      • Honolulu Co.
        • Oahu Island
          • Koolau Range (Koolau caldera)
    		B. De Vivo et al. , Bull. Minéral. , 1988, 111, pp. 307-319.
    • Washington
      • Kittitas Co.
        • Kachess Lake
    		Metal Mines of Washington-Preliminary Report; Derkey, Joseph, Lasmanis
    Venezuela
     
    • Bolívar
    		Canadian Mineralogist (2000) Vol. 38, pp. 1347-137
    Zimbabwe
     
    • Matabeleland South
      • Beitbridge
    		Kopylova, M.G., Gurney, J.J., and Daniels, L.R.M. (1997): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 129, 366-384.
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