Sulfur
Sulfur is a mineral with the chemical formula S. It has a Mohs hardness of 1.5 - 2.5 and resinous to waxy luster.
Sulfur properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | S |
| Mohs hardness | 1.5 - 2.5 |
| Luster | Resinous to waxy |
| Typical colors | Yellow, can also appear in shades of red, brown, and green |
| Formation | Formed through volcanic activity and around hot springs, and as a sublimated mineral |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 1.5–2.5 — very soft
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