Mineral Name Crocoite
First Discovered 1832
Nickel-Strunz Classification 07.FA.20
Dana Classification 35.03.01.01
ICSD 24607
Mineral Group Sulfates - Lead Chromate
Collection Number C-7F-2010-0010
Discovery Location Red Lead Mine, Dundas mineral field, Zeehan district, Tasmania, Australia
Image Description A sample of brilliant red crocoite crystals intermixed on a rock matrix with an unknown yellow inclusion. Sample dimensions approximately 30mm x 10mm x 15mm. Images of the sample show the sectile and crystalline habit of the mineral.
Author CherryAnn Villa


©2010 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2010 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2010 - C. Villa, Photographer

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