FeCr2O4Cubic

Chromite

FeCr2O4

Oxides
Chemical FormulaFeCr2O4
Crystal SystemCubic
Mohs Hardness5.5
Specific Gravity4.54
ColorBlack to brownish black
LusterMetallic to submetallic
StreakBrown
CleavageNone
FractureUneven

Occurrence

Found in ultramafic igneous rocks. Principal ore of chromium.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

5.5 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)