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Sulfur - Mineral Properties and Uses

Uses

Sulfur uses include: sulfuric acid, fertilizers, sulfur compounds.

Color

sulfur yellow

Streak

white

Luster

resinous

Diaphaneity

transparent to translucent

Cleavage

none

Hardness

1.5 - 2.5

Specific Gravity

2.0 - 2.1

Distinguishing
Characteristics

color, hardness

Crystal System

orthorhombic




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