mineral
Sulphur
Sulfur (S)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 1.5-2.5 on Mohs scale, vibrant yellow color, resinous to greasy luster, orthorhombic crystal system, poor cleavage, specific gravity 2.0-2.1.
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Physical properties
Hardness 1.5-2.5 on Mohs scale, vibrant yellow color, resinous to greasy luster, orthorhombic crystal system, poor cleavage, specific gravity 2.0-2.1.
Formation & geological history
Formed primarily around hot springs, volcanic fumaroles, and sedimentary evaporite deposits through the reduction of sulfates or deposition of volcanic gases.
Uses & applications
Widely used in the manufacture of sulfuric acid, vulcanization of rubber, fertilizer production, and chemical synthesis.
Geological facts
Known since antiquity and mentioned in the Bible as brimstone, native sulfur burns with a blue flame and pungent suffocating odor.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic bright yellow color and low hardness; commonly found in volcanic regions worldwide.
