CROCOITE

Noun

crocoite (usually uncountable, plural crocoites)

(mineral) A rare red mineral; lead chromate, PbCrO4.

Source: Wiktionary


Cro"co*ite (kr"k-t), n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)

Definition: Lead chromate occuring in crystals of a bright hyacinth red color; -- called also red lead ore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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