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chromite

KROH-mayt

Definition

A dark, heavy mineral that is the primary source of chromium, which is an essential element in industrial manufacturing.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'chroma,' meaning 'color,' because of the mineral's distinctively colored chemical compounds. The suffix '-ite' is added to denote a geological mineral.

In the news

The article lists chromite alongside nickel and copper as one of the abundant critical mineral resources found in the Philippines that the new executive order aims to exploit and process.

Marcos EO puts focus on PH critical minerals

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