Sulfur
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Mineral NameSulfur
Chemical FormulaS
Mohs Hardness1.5
Crystal Systemorthorhombic
Lusterresinous
Streak Coloryellow
Cleavagepoor
Fractureconchoidal
Specific Gravity2.07
Colorsyellow, lemon-yellow, brownish-yellow
Transparencytranslucent
Type LocalitySicily, Japan, Gulf Coast (USA)
Mineral GroupNative Elements
Usespharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, fertilizers, gunpowder
Associated Mineralsgypsum, calcite, aragonite
Raritycommon
Description
This specimen displays bright yellow, crystalline masses of sulfur, characteristic of its native elemental form. It is presented in a historical pharmaceutical context, alongside other medicinal minerals.
Geological Context
Sulfur commonly forms in volcanic regions from fumarolic activity, in hot springs, or through the bacterial reduction of sulfates in evaporite deposits and salt domes.
