crocoite

croc·o·ite

 (krŏk′ō-īt′, krō′kō-) also croc·oi·site (krŏk′wə-zīt′)

n.

A rare lead chromate mineral, PbCrO₄, that forms brilliant orange crystals.

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[Alteration of French crocoise, from Greek krokoeis, saffron-colored, from krokos, saffron; see crocus.]

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crocoite

(ˈkrəʊkəʊˌaɪt) or

crocoisite

n

(Minerals) a rare orange secondary mineral consisting of lead chromate in monoclinic crystalline form. Formula: PbCrO4. Also called: red-lead ore

[C19: from Greek krokoeis saffron-coloured, golden + -ite¹]

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cro•co•ite

(ˈkroʊ koʊˌaɪt, ˈkrɒk oʊ-)

n.

an orange or red mineral, lead chromate, PbCrO₄.

[1835–45; < Greek krokó(eis) saffron-colored + -ite¹]

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