mineral
Sulphur
Sulfur (S)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 1.5 to 2.5. Vibrant yellow color, resinous to greasy luster, and a distinctive rotten egg odor when rubbed.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 1.5 to 2.5. Vibrant yellow color, resinous to greasy luster, and a distinctive rotten egg odor when rubbed.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily around volcanic fumaroles, hot springs, and sedimentary evaporite deposits through chemical precipitation.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in the manufacture of sulfuric acid, fertilizer production, rubber vulcanization, and chemical synthesis.
Geological facts
Native sulfur has been known since ancient times and is often found in association with salt domes and gypsum beds.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its bright yellow color, low hardness, and low specific gravity; found worldwide in volcanic regions.
