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Classic Sulphur Specimen

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Rocks, Fossils & Minerals Start Price:3,875.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Classic Sulphur Specimen
<B>CLASSIC SULPHUR SPECIMEN</B></I><BR><BR> <I>Cozzodisi Mine, Casteltermini, Agrigento Province, Sicily, Italy</B></I><BR>Until the discovery of enormous sulfur deposits along the Gulf Coast was discovered; sulphur (or 'sulfur' as Yanks say it) was mined in various volcanic areas of the world. Sicily was a prime supplier, chiefly from under ground mines worked by hand. International market economics have closed those workings in favor of Frasch process operations associated with oil & gas fields. While the Sicilian mines were operating, a considerable number of stunningly large crystals and crystal groups were produced. All were eagerly incorporated into collections around the globe. This group features large (up to 1 ½ x 1 inch across) crystals strewn over a white calcite/aragonite matrix with the characteristic bitumen found with such crystal. There is minor damage to the back side of one crystal, otherwise fine. A classic museum specimen from a bygone time and place. It measures: 6 ¼ x 3 ½ x 2 ¾ inches deep.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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