noun
- a bright orange-red mineral consisting of lead chromate, used as a pigment and ore of chromium
Usage: mineralogy
Examples
- The museum’s mineral collection featured a stunning specimen of crocoite from Tasmania.
- Crocoite crystals are prized by collectors for their brilliant orange-red color.
- The artist ground crocoite into powder to create a vibrant pigment.
- Tasmania is famous for producing some of the world’s finest crocoite specimens.
- The geologist identified the mineral as crocoite based on its distinctive color and crystal structure.