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Sulfur from Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy

 
Sulfur from Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy

Sulfur from Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy

Sulfur from Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 44523
Mineral:Sulfur
Locality:Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy
Description:Colorful cluster of translucent lemon-yellow sulfur crystals with white aragonite microcrystals coating the bottom. The sulfur crystals have smooth faces with slightly silky surface luster. Ex. Henry D. Miller (1838-1919 or 1920) collection, bequeathed to the Wadsworth Atheneum in 1909; ex. Loomis-Chaffee School
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 36 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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