Sulfur - Cianciana, Agrigento, Italy

Native Sulfur Crystal, Cianciana Mine, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

A beautiful native sulfur specimen from the historic Cianciana mining district (Agrigento), in the heart of Sicily’s famous sulfur basin.

Specimen size: 3,5x2,5x1,5 cm

Crystals: XX 1,5 cm

€42.00
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The piece features a well-formed bipyramidal crystal with the classic bright yellow color, sharp lustrous faces and good transparency. The main crystal is accompanied by smaller crystals and patches of pale matrix, giving the specimen a natural, balanced look. Photos were taken with direct lighting to highlight its luster and transparency.

Details

  • Mineral: native sulfur (S)
  • Locality: Cianciana Mine, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
  • Condition: excellent, crystals touched on the top

Sold with its display box , ready for your collection.

Sulfur is a delicate mineral: keep it away from heat and sudden temperature changes, and avoid prolonged handling. The box is the ideal way to store it safely.

Sicily was for centuries one of the world’s leading sulfur producers, and specimens from its now-closed historic mines are increasingly sought after by collectors.

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