Sulfur. El Desierto mine, San Pablo de Napa. Daniel Campos Province. Potosí Department...

Description

Sulfur
El Desierto mine, San Pablo de Napa
Daniel Campos Province
Potosí Department
Bolivia
6.93 x 3.98 x 3.85 inches (17.60 x 10.10 x 9.78 cm)

While the crystalline aspect of this bright plate of the somewhat common mineral Sulfur is obvious, it is the vibrant lemony yellow coloration that makes this specimen so stunning. The broader plate boasts a coverage of crystals over the entirety of its top carpeting of color which also boasts a variety of shapes and sizes over the surreal surface.

Estimate: $400 - up.

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