noun
- Plural of crocoite; a mineral consisting of lead chromate, typically occurring as bright red or orange crystals.
Usage: mineralogy; technical
Examples
- Crocoites are prized by mineral collectors for their vibrant red color.
- The museum's geology exhibit featured several specimens of crocoites from Tasmania.
- Crocoites form in the oxidized zones of lead deposits.
- These crocoites displayed excellent crystal clarity under magnification.