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Picotite

Formula:
(Fe,Mg)(Al,Cr)
 
2
O
 
4
A variety of Hercynite

Magnesian Chromian Hercynite

Classification of Picotite

IMA status:Rejected
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Chemical Properties of Picotite

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

Other Names for Picotite

Synonyms:
Chrome Ceylonite
Other Languages:
German:Picotit
Spanish:Picotita
Varieties:
ChrompicotiteCobaltochrompicotite

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.

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    Localities for Picotite

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