👉 The term "chromite" is a mineral that belongs to the group of iron-bearing silicate minerals. It is also known as "iron pyrite," "iron pyroclast," or "pyrite." Chromite is formed in the presence of high temperatures and pressures, which occur at elevated temperatures and pressure conditions in the Earth's crust. The structure of chromite is composed of a layer of iron oxide crystals with a very fine-grained structure. It is used as a source of