4.85" Sulfur Crystals on Matrix - Steamboat Springs, Nevada

This specimen contains a lustrous aggregation of lemon-yellow sulfur crystals on a rock matrix, from Washoe County, Nevada.

The chemical composition of this vibrant mineral is S8, eight sulfur atoms bonded together to form a sulfur molecule. The crystal structures are typically tabular or blocky dipyramids that form in sedimentary rock.

One note on handling: sulfur crystals can crack when exposed to rapid changes in temperature.
FOR SALE
$35
DETAILS
SPECIES
Sulfur
LOCATION
Steamboat Springs (area), Washoe County, Nevada
SIZE
4.85 x 2.7 x 2.05"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#284371