Crystal Database

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Sulphur

Sulphur is a crystalline solid element found as a sublimate from volcanic gasses associated with Realgar, Cinnabar and other minerals. It is also found in some vein deposits and as an alteration product of sulphide minerals, and in hot springs.

Sulphur is historically referred to as ‘brimstone’ probably due to the association with an odour of rotten eggs. Sulphur crystals do not usually give off an odour, but should not come into contact with liquid, and handling precautions should be observed.

The rich yellow colour of Sulphur crystals make this an attractive collectors specimen.

Metaphysical Properties

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Sulphur stimulates the solar plexus chakra and is particularly useful in balancing this chakra and absorbing negativity held within any chakra.

Sulphur acts on the will, calming over wilfulness, stubbornness and assisting one to see the truth of a situation in the face of wilful blindness. Sulphur can assist those with a ‘short fuse’ find the pause button.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Sulphur should be used in healing with caution due to its toxicity.

Sulphur may be useful in reducing fever and infection.

Colour:

yellow

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Class:

Element

Group:

Orthorhombic

Formations:

blocky dipyramidal, tabular and sphenoidal crystals. Powdery coatings, massive, reniform and stalactic forms

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

S

Hardness:

1.5 to 2.5

Lustre:

resinous to greasy, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

imperfect, poor in two directions

Varieties:

Selenian Sulphur

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.