crocoite
/ˈkroʊkoʊˌaɪt/
noun
- 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.