Serpentine rocks rich in chromium-3 (IMAGE)

University of Oregon

Serpentine rocks rich in chromium-3

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These serpentine rocks are rich in chromium-3, which is harmless as-is but can be transformed into a contaminant by wildfires.

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Photo courtesy Matthew Polizzotto

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