3" Sulfur Crystals on Matrix - Tarnobrzeg, Poland

This is a cluster of lemon yellow sulfur crystals on a rock matrix, from the Carpathian Foredeep in Tarnobrzeg, Poland. The entire specimen is 3" long and 1.8" wide. A half inch thick aggregation of sulfur crystals can be found covering the entirety of what could be considered the top of the specimen.

The chemical composition of this vibrant mineral is S8, meaning 8 sulfur atoms bonded together to form a sulfur molecule. The crystal structure is typically tabular or as blocky dipyramids that form in sedimentary rock.