Chromite

Introduction: Chromite is found in ultramafic rock formed of chromite crystals called chromitites. It is a major economic chromium-bearing mineral used for chemical purposes, metallurgical and refractory purposes. It has excellent anti-corrosive and abrasive resistant properties.

Distribution: South of Epupa in Kaokoland and scattered deposits around Windhoek.

Composition: Oxide.

Crystal system: Cubic.

Lustre: Metallic.

Streak: Brown.

Hardness: 5.5.