Abstract: A number of chromite occurrences different in size and shape are encountered in Ortakale region. Chromites around Ortakale appear as massive and highly rounded bodies of 4 - 5 m in diameter. They are enveloped by a 2 -20 cm thick dunitic sheath, whereas those around Kurtdeliği Tepe are hosted by hartzburgites. The area of interest is amelange and hence, the chromites are more likely aligned along the fault zones.The massive chromites have higher Cr2O3 wt. % and lower Al and Fe*3 than the accessory chromites in juxtoposed gabbros. A gradual decrease in Cr/Al ratio occurs between the massive and accessory chromites. In addition, accessory chromites in harzburgites are mostly idiomorphic and are resorbed at varying degrees. These chemical and pysicalvariations in the chromites may be attributed to fractination which played an important role at the frist stage of chromiteprecipitation. Therefore, it may be concluded that the chromites are formed in an environment similar to stratiformcomplex, but have passed through a complex history before residring as podiform bodies in their present - day position.The chromites show pull - apart features and are altered along margins and fractures to ferritchromite that is enriched inCr and Fe and impoverished in Mg and Al compared with the parent grains.