Indonesia
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Indonesia, a volcanic archipelago, is best known among collectors for native sulfur from its active volcanoes, alongside gold-silver and base-metal deposits.
About Indonesiaextended article
What it is known for
Indonesia's volcanoes — notably Kawah Ijen on Java — yield bright yellow native sulfur, while its epithermal and porphyry systems produce gold, silver, and base metals. Crystallised calcite and quartz come from various districts.
What collectors look for
Vivid native sulfur is the most distinctive Indonesian collector material, along with the occasional fine gold and crystallised calcite.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Indonesia?
Indonesia is a mineral locality. It lies at approximately 2.5000°S, 118.0000°E.
What is Indonesia known for?
Indonesia, a volcanic archipelago, is best known among collectors for native sulfur from its active volcanoes, alongside gold-silver and base-metal deposits.
