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Sulfur on Aragonite

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A matrix of lustrous, white, twinned, doubly terminated aragonite crystals to 3 cm across, forms the backdrop for lemon yellow, flat lying, sulfur crystals which occur in the interstices between the aragonite crystals. This combination of colors gives this old specimen an interesting look. Note that this is the original aragonite here! In MOST CASES with this association form this mine, the original aragonite has been replaced by alteration and is now calcite. Sulfur on this natrual aragonite is quite rare, in fact. This beautiful piece is the largest such I have seen for sale. BETTER In PERSON!

Product details

SpeciesSulfur, Aragonite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.5 x 14.2 x 4.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityItaly, Sicily, Agrigento Province

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot 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 Agrigento Province, Sicily, Italy
from Agrigento Province, Sicily — vivid canary-yellow crystals on aragonite and gypsum, a Sicilian locality prized for color and luster.