Sulphur is an element of change, so sulphur crystals are considered to be power crystals for transformation. Their yellow colour is the result of the presence of sulphur in the formation of these crystals. The colour of pure sulphur is bright yellow, which may be altered due to different impurities present – volcanic mixtures, selenium, and clay impurities can cause it to be slightly gray, brown, green, or red.

Sulphur is very brittle, light in weight, and soft. When handling and storing sulphur specimens, it must be done with care. Sulphur typically occurs in petroleum deposits where it’s found coated with black petroleum. It is a native element that, if now allowed to dry when wet or kept moist, will mix with hydrogen to form hydrogen sulphide. That causes the specimen to deteriorate. To prevent this, sulphur shouldn’t be stored in humid conditions. Also, when exposed to mild heat (including light and body heat), it tends to crack.

Sulphur has been known since ancient times. It was used in Indian alchemical practices as well as in Chinese medicine since the 6^th century BC. Later, people used it as a component for making gunpowder. In Egypt and Greece, sulphur was mixed into antiparasitics and skin balms and was burned as a fumigant.

Sulphur has traditionally been used for body detoxification, relieving inflammation, swelling, and skin conditions, and drawing out infections. Native sulphur is non-toxic, but when it is put in water or heated, it produces byproducts (sulfuric acid and sulphur dioxide) that can be harmful.

In nature, sulphur is present in various forms depending on its environment. That’s why sulphur crystal is useful when working with the chakra of transformation – the solar plexus chakra which is associated with the element of fire. The meaning of this crystal is transforming and improving the way we interact and understand ourselves. Sulphur crystals (or sulphur quartz) can help bring about extreme transformation by developing intuition, enhancing inner power, and fostering self-esteem.