AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Italy > Sulfur on Aragonite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 12403 |
Mineral: | Sulfur on Aragonite |
Locality: | Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy |
Description: | Large cluster of tan-colored aragonite with overgrowth of bright yellow sulfur crystals up to 1 cm on edge. Fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination. Fully crystallized both sides. Originally acquired from E. Windisch in 1966. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #G279 |
Overall Size: | 11x10x6 cm |
Crystals: | 5-10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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