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Crocoite

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A very showy, old-time cluster of gemmy, lustrous and partially iridescent orange-red crocoite crystals to 2.6 cm on matrix from Dundas, Tasmania. This Dr. Gary Hansen piece has a Hansens Hut label, which dates from the 1960s to early 1970s. This time period also coincides with active crocoite recovery from the Adelaide Mine, the probable source. 5.5 x 3.6 x 2.2 cm

Product details

SpeciesCrocoite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 3.6 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAustralia, Tasmania, Adelaide Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Crocoite
vivid orange-red prismatic crystals with glassy luster from Dundas, Tasmania and the Urals, prized for dramatic color, rarity, and strong provenance.
Crocoite
Regional guide
Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Tasmania, Australia
from the Adelaide Mine, Tasmania: orange-red to crimson needle crystals with gossan matrix, prized for collecting quality and rarity.