Locality – Red Lead Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
A richly textured Crocoite specimen featuring a vibrant, drusy-lined cavity filled with densely packed micro to small prismatic crystals in brilliant orange-red hues. The piece presents almost as a natural geode, with the interior surfaces coated in sparkling Crocoite that glows with warmth and saturation.
The interplay between the finely crystallized interior and the more rugged outer matrix gives this specimen depth and complexity. Subtle variations in crystal size and orientation create a shimmering effect as light moves across the surface, highlighting the natural brilliance of Dundas Crocoite in a more intimate, detailed formation.
2.25” x 1.25” x 0.75”
98 grams
Crocoite is often associated with vitality, creativity, and energetic activation. Its vivid coloration is said to stimulate motivation and inspire forward movement, making it a favored stone for those seeking renewed passion or direction. Many believe it helps align intention with action, encouraging confidence and personal expression.
Exceptionally vivid orange to red coloration with strong saturation throughout the cavity
Bright vitreous luster across densely packed crystal surfaces
Distinct cavernous / pocketed structure lined with micro-prismatic Crocoite
Intricate crystal layering and texture, offering high visual complexity
Strong contrast between crystalline interior and darker host matrix
This specimen stands out for its pocket-like formation, offering a different perspective from the more common radiating crystal clusters. The interior-lined cavity invites close inspection, revealing countless tiny crystal faces that catch and reflect light.
Crocoite from Tasmania is among the most recognizable mineral specimens in the world, and pieces from the Red Lead Mine are particularly sought after for their richness of color and classic crystal development.
The Red Lead Mine, located in the Dundas mineral field of western Tasmania, is one of the most historically significant Crocoite localities. Discovered in the late 19th century, the mine was initially worked for lead but quickly became renowned for producing some of the finest Crocoite specimens ever found. Dundas Crocoite has since become the global standard for the species, prized for its intense coloration and well-formed crystals.
Crocoite is a lead chromate mineral (PbCrO₄) and a member of the chromate group. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, most commonly forming elongated prismatic crystals with striated faces and a vitreous to adamantine luster.
Its vibrant orange to red coloration is due to the presence of chromium, and specimens from Tasmania—particularly Dundas—are considered the finest examples globally. Crocoite typically forms in the oxidized zones of lead ore deposits, often associated with minerals such as cerussite, anglesite, and limonite.
Locality – Red Lead Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
A richly textured Crocoite specimen featuring a vibrant, drusy-lined cavity filled with densely packed micro to small prismatic crystals in brilliant orange-red hues. The piece presents almost as a natural geode, with the interior surfaces coated in sparkling Crocoite that glows with warmth and saturation.
The interplay between the finely crystallized interior and the more rugged outer matrix gives this specimen depth and complexity. Subtle variations in crystal size and orientation create a shimmering effect as light moves across the surface, highlighting the natural brilliance of Dundas Crocoite in a more intimate, detailed formation.
2.25” x 1.25” x 0.75”
98 grams
Crocoite is often associated with vitality, creativity, and energetic activation. Its vivid coloration is said to stimulate motivation and inspire forward movement, making it a favored stone for those seeking renewed passion or direction. Many believe it helps align intention with action, encouraging confidence and personal expression.
Exceptionally vivid orange to red coloration with strong saturation throughout the cavity
Bright vitreous luster across densely packed crystal surfaces
Distinct cavernous / pocketed structure lined with micro-prismatic Crocoite
Intricate crystal layering and texture, offering high visual complexity
Strong contrast between crystalline interior and darker host matrix
This specimen stands out for its pocket-like formation, offering a different perspective from the more common radiating crystal clusters. The interior-lined cavity invites close inspection, revealing countless tiny crystal faces that catch and reflect light.
Crocoite from Tasmania is among the most recognizable mineral specimens in the world, and pieces from the Red Lead Mine are particularly sought after for their richness of color and classic crystal development.
The Red Lead Mine, located in the Dundas mineral field of western Tasmania, is one of the most historically significant Crocoite localities. Discovered in the late 19th century, the mine was initially worked for lead but quickly became renowned for producing some of the finest Crocoite specimens ever found. Dundas Crocoite has since become the global standard for the species, prized for its intense coloration and well-formed crystals.
Crocoite is a lead chromate mineral (PbCrO₄) and a member of the chromate group. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, most commonly forming elongated prismatic crystals with striated faces and a vitreous to adamantine luster.
Its vibrant orange to red coloration is due to the presence of chromium, and specimens from Tasmania—particularly Dundas—are considered the finest examples globally. Crocoite typically forms in the oxidized zones of lead ore deposits, often associated with minerals such as cerussite, anglesite, and limonite.
