Sulfur
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Mineral NameSulfur
Chemical FormulaS
Mohs Hardness2
Crystal Systemorthorhombic
Lusterresinous
Streak Colorwhite to pale yellow
Cleavagevery poor/indistinct
Fractureconchoidal
Specific Gravity2.07
Colorsyellow, white
Transparencytranslucent
Type LocalityMachów Mine, Tarnobrzeg, Podkarpackie, Poland
Mineral GroupNative Elements
Usesindustrial, chemical production, collector
Associated Mineralscelestine
Rarityuncommon
Description
This specimen features bright yellow, translucent, resinous crystals of sulfur intergrown with white, botryoidal to granular aggregates of celestine.
Geological Context
Sulfur often forms in evaporite deposits, volcanic fumaroles, or as a product of bacterial reduction of sulfates. This specimen from Machów Mine is characteristic of sulfur deposits associated with evaporites and celestine.
