Chromite

Chromite

Chromite (Iron Chromium Oxide) is a black Mineral that is slightly magnetic. It can be found in nature in igneous rock environments. Chromite is usually found associated with Uvarovite (Chromium Garnet). Localities of this Mineral include the Philippines, Turkey, and California, USA. Chromite is mined as the world's major source of Chromium. [LM] {CC} {SS}