chromite
noun/ˈkɹəʊ.maɪt/
1
Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A dark brown mineral species with the formula FeCr₂O₄.
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.
- Synonyms
- ferrochromite
- Derived terms
- chromitite, ferrochromite, magnesiochromite, orthochromite, zincochromite