[old-timey music]
Hello, my name is Garrett Barmore.
I'm the curator of the W M Keck Earth 
 Science and MIneral Engineering Museum.
Welcome to Mineral Monday.
Let's head back to the Museum.
[Mineral Monday with Garrett Barmore]
Today we're talking about the mineral crocoite.
Crocoite is formed as a secondary mineral
in lead chromium veins,
and is generally a 2.4 to a 3
on the Mohs Hardness Scale.
It's crystals are generally prismatic,
and can get up to several inches long.
It's known for its brilliant
red orange color.
Crocoite is extrememly rare
and is prized by collectors because of its
vibrant color and its crystals.
It was first discovered in Russia,
but Tazmania is known for its 
spectacular specimens.
Unfortunately, that Tazmanian mine, 
which these specimens are from
has been played out.
If you would like to see our crocoite specimen,
You can find it in case 7 on the main floor
of the main gallery.
And I'll see you next Mineral Monday.
