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Crocoite was at one time a main ore of chromium. But it is now too rare to be used.

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  • Crocoite is an unusual and beautiful redish-orange mineral specimen.
  • Crocoite is well known for its distinctive orange-red color and it's high density and luster are the result of its lead content.
  • Crocoite has an orange-yellow streak and a hardness 2.5-3.