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Sulphur With Aragonite & Bitumen

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Sulphur With Aragonite & Bitumen

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Description
Locality: 
Sicily, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11.5 × 6.3 × 3.9 cm
Weight: 
178.00gr
Description

Yellow lemon isolated crystal of native sulphur on a matrix rich in aragonite and black stinky, naturally occurring bitumen. Minor damage is present, but still a representative specimen for this classic pieces.

Ex René Virlet collection, with handwritten label.

Combine specimens to reduce shipping costs!.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sulphur

Formula: 
S8
Strunz: 
1.CC.05
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
1.5 - 2.5

Aragonite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.15
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Gallo river, Molina de Aragón, Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain

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