Sulfur Rough - Width: 8 cm- 219 g - (1)
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This 219 g piece of raw sulphur, measuring 8 cm wide, is from Italy and is attributed to Sicily.
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Lemon-yellow native sulfur on crystalline matrix – Attributed to Sicily – 219 g
Fascinating mineral specimen of presumed native sulfur, characterized by intense lemon-yellow crystallizations distributed across a whitish-gray matrix, likely composed of aragonite.
The specimen stands out for the brilliance and vivid color of the yellow formations, some of which display a pleasing translucency and lustrous surfaces.
Particularly interesting is the distribution of the crystallizations across several faces of the specimen, creating a striking contrast with the many small, pale crystals in the matrix.
Based on its mineralogical and aesthetic characteristics, the specimen is attributed to Sicily’s historic sulfur-mining districts, known for producing splendid specimens of sulfur associated with aragonite. Its geographical provenance, however, remains to be confirmed.
A decorative and interesting specimen for collectors of natural minerals.
Specifications:
Mineral: presumed native sulfur
Matrix: presumed aragonite
Attributed provenance: Sicily, Italy (undocumented)
Color: intense lemon yellow, white, and gray
Weight: 219 grams
Dimensions: approximately 8 cm at its longest point
Condition: as shown in the photographs, with natural irregularities and possible fractures in the crystallizations.
The photographs show the specimen from different angles and form an integral part of the description.
Lemon-yellow native sulfur on crystalline matrix – Attributed to Sicily – 219 g
Fascinating mineral specimen of presumed native sulfur, characterized by intense lemon-yellow crystallizations distributed across a whitish-gray matrix, likely composed of aragonite.
The specimen stands out for the brilliance and vivid color of the yellow formations, some of which display a pleasing translucency and lustrous surfaces.
Particularly interesting is the distribution of the crystallizations across several faces of the specimen, creating a striking contrast with the many small, pale crystals in the matrix.
Based on its mineralogical and aesthetic characteristics, the specimen is attributed to Sicily’s historic sulfur-mining districts, known for producing splendid specimens of sulfur associated with aragonite. Its geographical provenance, however, remains to be confirmed.
A decorative and interesting specimen for collectors of natural minerals.
Specifications:
Mineral: presumed native sulfur
Matrix: presumed aragonite
Attributed provenance: Sicily, Italy (undocumented)
Color: intense lemon yellow, white, and gray
Weight: 219 grams
Dimensions: approximately 8 cm at its longest point
Condition: as shown in the photographs, with natural irregularities and possible fractures in the crystallizations.
The photographs show the specimen from different angles and form an integral part of the description.
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Sulfur
Mineral form
Rough
Weight
219 g
Country of origin
Italy
Width
8 cm
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