$195Median
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Chromite specimens for sale
5 for sale · $499–$15,000 USD
15 in the gallery
Chromite is an oxide mineral with the formula Fe2+Cr3+2O4, typically presenting a dark, metallic to submetallic luster and a high refractive surface that can show a subtle, iron-rich sheen. It occurs in spinel-group clusters and often forms small, well-defined octahedra or granular masses that gleam with a steel-gray to black color and a distinctive weakly magnetic character notable on older specimens. Collectors prize chromite for its rich, glassy surfaces and its association with ultramafic rocks, especially where chromite crystallization accompanies mantle-derived peridotites.
- Formula
- Fe2+Cr3+2O4
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Oxide mineral; Spinel group (AB2O4)
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- isometric
- Mohs hardness
- 5.5
- Specific gravity
- 4.5–4.8
- Luster
- metallic, submetallic
- Transparency
- opaque
- Color
- black, brown
- Streak
- brown
- Cleavage
- none
- Fracture
- uneven, subconchoidal
- Crystal habit
- octahedral, granular, massive
Buy Chromite specimens
View all 5Where Chromite is found
Top localities
- Balochistan2 specimens
- Killa Saifullah2 specimens
- Kharan District1 specimen
- Saranovskii Mine1 specimen
- Wood Mine1 specimen
- Wood's Chrome Mine1 specimen
About Chromite
Notable localities include classic chromite-bearing terrains in Pakistan, Sierra Leone, the UK, the USA, and Zimbabwe, where large, well-formed crystals and attractive crystal faces have been documented. Pieces from these regions can display clean, lustrous faces and sharp crystal geometry, making them appealing for display as single-crystal highlights or as part of carefully staged matrix pieces. For collectors, chromite offers a straightforward, durable specimen with strong presence and a connection to mantle geology, complementing broader ultramafic suites in a balanced collection.
