Crocoite Specimen #2 Shape_Flame often on a matrix of

often on a matrix of Baryte

shown in both sunlight and in a lightbox

Size: 118mm x 84mm

and can only be collected in the summer months

Crocoite Specimen #2 Shape_Flame often on a matrix ofThis rare Crocoite specimen from the Red Lead Mine in Tasmania, Australia has well formed small crystals of reddy orange. You will receive the exact crystal in the photos. Crocoite is a lead based crystal that was used to make the pigment Chrome Yellow. It was first discovered in Russia, but the best, well formed crystals come from Tasmania. It's name looses translates from the Greek for saffron, in relation to it's colour, although it was originally