crocoite

/ˈkroʊkoʊˌaɪt/
noun
  1. A bright orange-red mineral made of lead chromate, often found in crystal form and used as a source of chromium.
    • Miners collected crocoite crystals for their striking color and rarity.
    • Crocoite is prized by collectors for its vivid orange-red hue.
    • The museum displayed a beautiful specimen of crocoite from Tasmania.
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