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Sulfur

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The finds of beautiful crystallized sulfur in Bolivia came at a great time, when old specimens from Sicily have become really hard to get and expensive, and only a trickle is coming from Russia. This is a LARGE plate to complement the smaller one in this set of auctions, for the collector of larger specimens. Some of the crystals here are unusually large for this find, to over 2 centimeters in length. These Bolivian sulfur crystals are way beyond Italian or Russian sulfurs in brightness and luster!

Product details

SpeciesSulfur
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.6 x 13.0 x 8.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBolivia, Potosí, El Desierto mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Sulfur
Mineral guide
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vivid canary-yellow crystals with resinous luster; rare euhedrals, famed Sicilian mines and top localities; fragility boosts collecting value and care.
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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.