Sulfur
| Colour | Yellow |
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What is Sulfur?
Sulfur (American spelling and the preferred IUPAC name) or sulphur (Commonwealth spelling) is a chemical element; it has symbol S and atomic number 16. It is abundant, multivalent and nonmetallic. Under normal conditions, sulfur atoms form cyclic octatomic molecules with the chemical formula S8. Elemental sulfur is a bright yellow, crystalline solid at room temperature.
How to identify Sulfur
Sulfur in different forms
Stones often confused with Sulfur
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Sulfur?
Sulfur's hardness varies; see the property table above.
What colour is Sulfur?
Sulfur is typically yellow.