6.5" 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.
One note on handling: sulfur crystals can crack when exposed to rapid changes in temperature.
$149
SPECIES
Sulfur
LOCATION
Steamboat Springs (area), Washoe County, Nevada
SIZE
6.5 x 5.2 x 3.45"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#284370