mineral
Sulfur
Native Sulfur (S)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 1.5 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale, bright yellow color, resinous to greasy luster, and poor cleavage with a specific gravity around 2.1.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 1.5 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale, bright yellow color, resinous to greasy luster, and poor cleavage with a specific gravity around 2.1.
Formation & geological history
Formed mainly around volcanic fumaroles, hot springs, and sedimentary evaporite deposits through the reduction of sulfate minerals.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in the industrial manufacturing of sulfuric acid, vulcanization of rubber, and production of fertilizers.
Geological facts
Native sulfur has been known since antiquity and burns with a distinctive blue flame accompanied by a suffocating odor.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its vibrant yellow color, low density, and characteristic odor when rubbed or heated; found globally in volcanic regions.
