Front view of bright orange-red crocoite crystals covering a dark brown matrix on a black display base

Crocoite Crystal Spray on Matrix – Red Lead Mine

$75.00
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Front view of bright orange-red crocoite crystals covering a dark brown matrix on a black display base
  • Front view of bright orange-red crocoite crystals covering a dark brown matrix on a black display base
  • Orange-red crocoite specimen shown upright beneath a clear acrylic display cover
  • Rear view of the crocoite specimen showing rugged dark matrix with scattered red-orange crystals
  • Side view showing slender orange-red crocoite crystals along cavities and edges of the dark matrix
  • Back view of dark brown matrix bordered by vivid orange-red crocoite crystals
  • Front view of bright orange-red crocoite crystals covering a dark brown matrix on a black display base
  • Orange-red crocoite specimen shown upright beneath a clear acrylic display cover
  • Rear view of the crocoite specimen showing rugged dark matrix with scattered red-orange crystals
  • Side view showing slender orange-red crocoite crystals along cavities and edges of the dark matrix
  • Back view of dark brown matrix bordered by vivid orange-red crocoite crystals
Crocoite Crystal Spray on Matrix – Red Lead Mine

Crocoite Crystal Spray on Matrix – Red Lead Mine

$75.00

About This Specimen

This crocoite specimen from the Red Lead Mine displays a vivid spread of orange-red prismatic crystals across a rugged, dark brown matrix. The slender crystals form intersecting sprays and scattered radiating groups, creating strong color contrast and sparkle across the principal display face.

Specimen Details

  • Mineral / Specimen Type: Crocoite crystals on matrix
  • Locality: Red Lead Mine, Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
  • Form & Structure: Slender prismatic to acicular crystals in intergrown and locally radiating sprays on matrix
  • Color: Bright orange-red to deep red-orange crystals on a dark brown to black-brown matrix, with minor ochre-yellow surface areas
  • Rarity: Uncommon as well-crystallized collector material; Tasmanian crocoite is especially sought after, though this is a recognized collecting locality
  • Mohs Hardness: 2.5–3
  • Luster: Adamantine to vitreous on exposed crystal faces
  • Chemical Formula: PbCrO4
  • Specimen Size: Miniature
  • Dimensions: 2.9 × 2.3 × 4.6 cm
  • Specimen Weight: 17 g — mineral specimen only
  • Total / Display Weight: 66.7 g

About Crocoite

Crocoite is a monoclinic lead chromate mineral best known for its intense orange-red color and elongated prismatic crystals. With a Mohs hardness of 2.5–3 and the formula PbCrO4, it is relatively soft and brittle; specimens should therefore be handled carefully, and Tasmania is particularly celebrated among collectors for crystallized examples.

Traditional & Metaphysical Associations

In modern crystal traditions, crocoite is associated with vitality, creativity, confidence, and focused intention. Some collectors use its vivid color symbolically in meditation or keep it as an energizing visual accent, although these associations are spiritual and cultural rather than scientific. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are provided for cultural and informational purposes; they are not scientifically established or intended as medical advice.

Why This Specimen?

The specimen offers strong display contrast, with brilliant orange-red crystals concentrated across the front and continuing around several matrix edges. Its upright profile and densely textured crystal field make it an appealing miniature for locality and species collectors.

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