Image: Crocoite specimen

Crocoite specimen from the Albert Chapman Collection

Photographer:

S Humphreys

Rights:

© Australian Museum

Additional information

What is it made of?

It is made of lead, chromium and oxygen.

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

12 x 10 cm

Last Updated: 26 May 2010