chromite

noun

  1. 1

    A dark brown mineral species with the formula FeCr2O4.

  2. 2

    Any member of the chromite-magnesiochromite series that is a mixed oxide of iron, magnesium and chromium with the formula (Fe,Mg)Cr2O4. It is a commercial source of chromium.

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