Crocoite
What is it made of?
It is made of lead, chromium and oxygen.
Other minerals in specimen.
Limonite
Where was it found?
Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia.
What is it used for?
Crocoite is mainly of interest to collectors because of its rarity. Crocoite is a source of chromium and lead. Chromium is used in stainless steel. Lead is used in motor vehicle batteries.
Actual size
17 x 13 cm
