What does Chromium Ore Look Like?

Chromium is an important chemical element widely used to make stainless steel and various compounds which are somewhat corrosion resistant. This element largely is mined via the mineral chromite which occurs as a black color and is 46.5% by weight chromium. #short #shorts #geology

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[TheSpaceEnthusiast-vlwx]

I do remember that compounds of Chromium are intensely colored, which is where the element's name comes from.

[LadyAnuB]

I thought chrome was found on giant American cars of the mid-20th century? If the car couldn't be seen from space, there wasn't enough chrome on it. 😂

[Imbalto]

You should do a video on notable Layered mafic intrusions such as the Great Dike

[deville.c]

I want a periodic table as so bad..20 plus years now

[Chris_Garman]

Wouldn't it be chromate with 4 Os? Been a while since chem class.