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Minerals

Crocoite

crocoite

PbCrO4

Crocoite Mineral Information photos and Facts, lead-chrome Ore

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Overview

Crocoite is a mineral consisting of lead chromate, PbCrO4, and crystallizing in the monoclinic crystal system. It is identical in composition with the artificial product chrome yellow used as a paint pigment.

Scientific references

  1. Crocoite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q422903 Link
  2. Crocoite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocoite Link