The Rocks & Minerals Challenge Game
 
Mineral Identification by Picture and Attribute
Explorers! Before you begin your journey, you need to recognize these geological specimens.
 
Begin by selecting one of the specimens pictured.
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Inosilicates, Neosilicates, Sorosilicates
    
   
Oxides, Hydroxides,
Carbonates
Silicates
          
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Name: Sulfur
 
Class: NATIVE ELEMENTS Group:
Color
yellow
Chemical Formula: S
Streak
pale yellow
Luster
earthy
Hardness
1.5 - 2.5
Cleavage
none
Density
2 - 2.1
Crystal Form
Orthorhombic (Rare)
Common Uses / Other Facts: Given a bad reputation of its odor when water mixes with the sulfur and a small amount of hydrogen sulfide gas is released.
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Sulfides and Sulfates
Halides
Organic
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