Specimen #1322

Name: Sulfur on Aragonite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Girgenti, Sicily, Italy

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 7 x 6 x 3.5 cm Size of individual crystals: 10-28 mm.

Weight:

Acquired: 2009-03-24

Source: John Betts

Label: Y

Comment: Transparent yellow sulfur crystals up to 28 mm across on a plate of colorless aragonite microcrystals. The sulfur crystals have slightly textured crystal faces that give them a matte luster. The crystal faces are clean and in good condition, the outer edges show minor wear. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #31.

Minerals: Aragonite (CaCO₃) Sulfur (S₈)

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Sulfur, Girgenti, Sicily, Italy - 7 x 6 x 3.5 cm Size of individual crystals: 10-28 mm.