Skeletal Sulphur

sulphur crystal

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Mineral: Sulphur (single crystal, floater).
– Field of View: 4 cm (appr.)
– Found: Bolivia (El Desierto Mine)
Photo: Leo Jahaan

This single sulphur crystal has a skeletal/hoppered form typically found only in the mines of the Bolivian desert. The crystal is translucent so the color changes with backlighting as can be seen in the following photos.

sulphur crystal backlit

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Mineral: Sulphur.
– Field of View: 4 cm (appr.)
Photo: Leo Jahaan

 

sulphur crystal showing hoppered appearance

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Mineral: Sulphur.
– Field of View: 4 cm (appr.)
Photo: Leo Jahaan

 

full-length sulphur crystal, backlit

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Mineral: Sulphur.
– Specimen Size: 7.7 x 4.4 cm (appr.)
Photo: Leo Jahaan

 

full length of floater crystal showing hoppered appearance

Mineral: Sulphur.
– Specimen Size: 7.7 x 4.4 cm (appr.)
Photo: Leo Jahaan