4.7" Sulfur Crystal Cluster on Matrix - Nevada

Sulfur Crystal Cluster on Matrix - Nevada #129753

This specimen contains an 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.

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SPECIES

Sulfur

LOCATION

Steamboat Springs (area), Washoe County, Nevada

SIZE

4.7 x 3.4"

4.7" Sulfur Crystal Cluster on Matrix - Nevada

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