Sulfur

Item Description

From an amazingly gemmy batch of specimens that recently came from this contemporary sulfur find. 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. The elongated crystals, up to 1.8 cm, on this fine piece are PARTICULARLY gemmy - not opaque bright yellow, but TRANSPARENT and jewel-like (much better in person!). Many are even hoppered. A few broken crystals and a bit of periphery wear are noted, but have minimal impact on the quality of this striking, TWO-SIDED piece. The camera does not come close to capturing them; they are really like bright gems - way beyond Italian or Russian sulfurs in brightness and luster!