Sulfur Crystals For Sale

Sulfur is an abundant and important mineral on our planet. The chemical composition of this vibrant mineral is S8, meaning 8 sulfur atoms bond together to form a sulfur molecule. They for in typically tabular or blocky dipyramidal structures, usually on sedimentary rock. When burnt, it produces a blue flame and releases an odor that resembles rotten eggs.

18 Items ($19 to $385)

Striking Yellow Sulfur Crystals on Celestine (Celestite) - Italy #243401

4.5" Striking Yellow Sulfur Crystals on Celestine (Celestite) - Italy

$385 $346

Lustrous Celestine (Celestite) Crystals on Sulfur - Italy #243271

5.7" Lustrous Celestine (Celestite) Crystals on Sulfur - Italy

$295 $274

Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia #305312

6.2" Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia

$175 $153

Sulfur Crystals on Matrix - Steamboat Springs, Nevada #284370

6.5" Sulfur Crystals on Matrix - Steamboat Springs, Nevada

$149 $134

Striking Sulfur Crystals on Fluorescent Aragonite - Italy #282572

2.9" Striking Sulfur Crystals on Fluorescent Aragonite - Italy

$135 $121

Celestine (Celestite) Crystals on Sulfur - Italy #280550

3.3" Celestine (Celestite) Crystals on Sulfur - Italy

$135 $121

Striking Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy #240642

1.85" Striking Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy

$135 $125

Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia #305310

4.25" Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia

$125 $112

Sulfur Crystals on Matrix - Steamboat Springs, Nevada #209727

4.2" Sulfur Crystals on Matrix - Steamboat Springs, Nevada

$55 $40

Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia #305257

1.9" Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia

$35 $28

Lemon-Yellow Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy #293261

1.05" Lemon-Yellow Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy

$35 $31

Lemon-Yellow Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy #293270

.95" Lemon-Yellow Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy

$35 $31

Lemon-Yellow Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy #293274

.9" Lemon-Yellow Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy

$35 $31

Lemon-Yellow Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy #293266

1.2" Lemon-Yellow Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy

$35 $31

Lemon-Yellow Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy #293272

1.35" Lemon-Yellow Sulfur Crystal Cluster - Italy

$35 $31

Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia #305252

1.6" Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia

$25 $19

Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia #305253

1.55" Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia

$25 $19

Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia #305251

1.5" Bright-Yellow Sulfur Crystals - Bolivia

$19 $15

Where Can Sulfur Be Found?

Sulfur is an extremely abundant mineral found throughout the lithosphere. It can be found in areas of volcanic activity (modern or historical), sedimentary rock, as well as included within the chemical compositions of various metallic minerals (sulfides).

Sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in our bodies, and can also be found within every living organism on this planet. In fact, sulfur remains when a body is fossilized, partially explaining the prevalence of sulfur in fossil fuels.

Information About Sulfur Crystals

Sulfur crystals can form from volcanic sulfur springs like those from the El Desierto Mine of Bolivia, and can also be found as an alteration product of sulfide (compounds containing one or more S^2- ions) minerals. Most often, native sulfur is found in sedimentary rock or as a powdery yellow coating without large, well-defined crystals.

Sulfur crystals without impurities are yellow and crystallize in the orthorhombic system. When impurities are present, this can alter the color that the crystals display. Crystals are most often very light and soft, scratching at 1.5 - 2.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness. They are naturally brittle, and become even more brittle when heated. In moist or humid environments sulfur can deteriorate easily: make sure to store any sulfur crystals in your collection in a dry location and keep them away from water!

Most people associate sulfur with the smell of rotten eggs: however, pure sulfur doesn’t have an odor. The odor occurs when sulfur becomes a compound. For example, when sulfur mixes with water, it produces hydrogen sulphide gas.

Is Sulfur Toxic?

Sulfur and sulfate are both non-toxic, therefore holding a sulfur crystal specimen should not pose any health risks. However, sulfur in the form of carbon disulfide, sulfur dioxide, or hydrogen sulfide is toxic.

“Sulfur” Or “Sulphur”?

Either spelling is considered accurate and both are relating to the same element. In Britain, “sulphur” is the most widely used spelling. The origin of the word sulfur is said to be from the Sanskrit word “sulvere”, meaning “sulfur”.

What Is Sulfur Used For?

The history of sulfur usage dates back to ancient times when many cultures used it for a variety of different applications. In ancient Egypt, sulfur was used in an ointment to treat granular eyelids. In ancient Greece, sulfur was burnt for the process of fumigation. In Sicily, sulfur was used for both preserving wine and bleaching cloth. Chinese alchemists experimented with sulfur for use in matches, weaponry, and explosives. Sulfur is also mentioned multiple times throughout the Bible, though it’s referred to as “brimstone”. These are just a few brief examples of sulfur application throughout history.

While sulfur still has diverse modern-day functions, they are in many cases much different than ancient applications. Nowadays, sulfur is used to produce acids (sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid), as a fungicide, in fertilizers, as an indicator in some gases, as a component of gunpowder, and in the production of black rubber. Several studies have also shown ways to make a stable source of plastic primarily out of sulfur, some of which have been successful!

SULFUR CRYSTALS FOR SALE

Where Can Sulfur Be Found?

Information About Sulfur Crystals

Is Sulfur Toxic?

“Sulfur” Or “Sulphur”?

What Is Sulfur Used For?