
Sulfur
by Steeve
What is the name of your mineral?
Sulfur
What does this mineral look like?
Yellow
Describe the texture.
Bumpy
What color is the mineral?
Yellow
What is its streak color?
White
What happens when you shine a flashlight on it?
No light shines through.
Is it transparent, translucent, or opaque?
Opaque
What type of luster does it have?
Waxy
How hard is this mineral ?
Medium
What will scratch it?
A penny
Does this mineral crumble or flake?
It crumbles into no special shape.
Does it have a smell when it is wet?
Yes
What does it smell like?
It smells like matches.
What is this mineral used for?
Matches, fertilizers, and fireworks.
Is it used in your home or classroom? Where?
Paint pigments, and fertilizers.