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Sulfur

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A cluster of large lustrous skeletal translucent crystals of native sulfur without matrix. In terrific condition all around with no points of attachment. Complete all around and in very good condition. The El Desierto Mine in Bolivia is a mineral locality associated with volcanic and hydrothermal activity in the Andes. Deposits in the area formed from sulfur rich gases and hot fluids related to volcanic processes. Native sulfur occurs as bright yellow crystals and crusts that formed from the condensation of volcanic gases in cavities and fractures within the rock. Specimens from El Desierto are valued by collectors for their vivid color and well formed sulfur crystals.

Product details

SpeciesSulfur
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on05/27/2026
LocalityBolivia, Potosí, El Desierto mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Sep 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Sulfur
Mineral guide
Learn about Sulfur
vivid canary-yellow crystals with resinous luster; rare euhedrals, famed Sicilian mines and top localities; fragility boosts collecting value and care.
Sulfur
Regional guide
Sulfur from El Desierto Mine, Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico
from Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico — a locality-specific native sulfur with rarity potential, provenance debate, and strong collector appeal.
Locality guide
El Desierto mine
El Desierto mine, Bolivia: remote sulfur locality known for sharp canary-yellow native sulfur crystals on sulfate rock, highly sought by serious collectors.