{"product_id":"crocoite-mineral-specimen-dundas-tasmania-australia","title":"Crocoite Mineral Specimen Display – Dundas, Tasmania, Australia | 红铅矿天然矿物标本摆件","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a remarkable piece of Australia's mineral heritage into your collection with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrocoite Mineral Specimen from Dundas, Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrocoite is celebrated for its intense orange-red to scarlet-red colour and naturally formed prismatic crystals, which can display a brilliant, almost sparkling lustre. The contrast between its vivid crystals and the surrounding matrix creates an eye-catching natural display that stands out in any mineral collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dundas district of western Tasmania is one of the world's best-known localities for crocoite. Specimens from this region are highly appreciated by mineral enthusiasts for their distinctive crystal formations and exceptional colour. Crocoite is also recognised as Tasmania's official mineral emblem, reflecting its importance to the region's natural and mining heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike common decorative stones, crocoite is primarily prized as a mineralogical specimen. Its delicate crystals, unusual chemistry and striking appearance make it a fascinating addition to a collection of rare minerals, Australian geological specimens or colourful natural formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery specimen has its own character. Crystal size, colour intensity, termination, arrangement and matrix can vary, making the individual piece an important part of its appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed in a dedicated mineral cabinet, a private study or a carefully curated natural history collection, this crocoite specimen offers a vivid reminder of the remarkable forms created by geological processes over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔬 Mineral Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crocoite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 红铅矿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PbCrO₄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Group:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chromates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monoclinic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2.5–3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange, orange-red, scarlet-red to hyacinth-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLustre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adamantine to vitreous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly elongated prismatic crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dundas, Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mineral collecting, geological study and display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrocoite is a lead chromate mineral known for its distinctive colour and fragile crystal structure. Its softness and brittleness mean that even attractive, well-formed crystals require careful handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌟 Why This Specimen Is Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVivid Natural Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its distinctive orange-red hues create a dramatic visual feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💎 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Crystal Formation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elongated prismatic crystals give crocoite its recognisable appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌏 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable Australian Locality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dundas, Tasmania, is internationally recognised among crocoite collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏛️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Significance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crocoite is an important part of Tasmania's mineral heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An excellent subject for studying crystal habit, mineral colour and natural geological formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🖼️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay-Worthy Character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A distinctive addition to a mineral cabinet or natural history collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧭 Collector Interest \u0026amp; Symbolic Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrocoite is best appreciated for its mineralogical characteristics, natural beauty and geological significance rather than as a traditional healing crystal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors who enjoy assigning personal symbolism to their specimens, its fiery red-orange colour may represent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; Inspiration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A visual reminder of enthusiasm and creative expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦁 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfidence \u0026amp; Courage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Symbolically associated with boldness and determination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassion for Discovery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A fitting piece for those who enjoy exploration, learning and collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎯 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus \u0026amp; Appreciation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A reminder to value detail, patience and the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are personal or symbolic interpretations, not scientifically established effects. Crocoite should not be presented as a treatment for physical or emotional health conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 Display Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Cabinet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Showcase the specimen alongside other notable mineral localities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Study:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add colour and geological interest to a dedicated collection space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural History Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair it with information about Tasmania's mineral heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Photography:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use soft, controlled lighting to highlight the vivid colour and lustre without excessive heat or prolonged intense illumination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Living Gems SG","offers":[{"title":"1) 49mm x 40mm","offer_id":44492241698875,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2) 56mm x 42mm","offer_id":44492241731643,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3) 73mm x 28mm","offer_id":44492241764411,"sku":null,"price":228.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/0196\/8448\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f4183130-7b5b-4fc4-80ad-9e516c14f6a2.jpg?v=1791957625","url":"https:\/\/livinggemssg.com\/products\/crocoite-mineral-specimen-dundas-tasmania-australia","provider":"Living Gems SG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}