Standard Block: Chromite, Magnesian

Secondary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous, but stay away from the silicates (green spots on the X-ray map).

Position47
MineralChromite, magnesian
Sample NameChrMg
TypeOxide
Nominal formula(Mg,Fe2+)(Cr,Al,Fe3+)2O4
SupplierCannon Microprobe, Seattle, WA
SourceTwin Sisters Mtns., Whatcom Co., WA
Original reported analysis
Composition qualitySecondary standard
CommentsAnalysis shown is based on EDS and loose stoichiometric constraints.
O
Mg
Al
Si
Ti
Cr
Mn
Fe
33.12
7.34
6.8
0.09
0.05
39.33
0.68
12.62