This means that sulfur can be scratched by a fingernail (hardness 2.5) but not by a copper coin (hardness 3.5).
Here's a little more about its properties:
* Crystalline Sulfur: Sulfur can exist in various crystalline forms, with varying degrees of hardness.
* Amorphous Sulfur: Amorphous sulfur is softer than crystalline sulfur.
Let me know if you have any other questions about sulfur!