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Mineral
Identification by Picture and Attribute
Explorers! Before you begin your journey, you need to recognize these geological specimens. |
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Begin by selecting one of the specimens pictured. |
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Inosilicates, Neosilicates, Sorosilicates |
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Oxides, Hydroxides, Carbonates |
Silicates |
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Name: Sulfur |
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Class: NATIVE ELEMENTS Group: |
Color
yellow |
Chemical Formula: S |
Streak
pale yellow |
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Luster
earthy |
Hardness
1.5 - 2.5 |
Cleavage
none |
Density
2 - 2.1 |
Crystal Form
Orthorhombic (Rare) |
Common
Uses / Other Facts: Given a bad reputation of its odor when water mixes
with the sulfur and a small amount of hydrogen sulfide gas is released. |
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Sulfides and Sulfates |
Halides |
Organic |
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