Hunan Province, China

Stibnite Crystal – Iridescent Metallic – Hunan, China

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A small Hunan stibnite blade carrying a full peacock tarnish — indigo, violet and bronze over deeply striated metal — with a pale olive-green micro-crystal crust across the upper third. Thumbnail size at 4.6 cm, shown standing on a clear acrylic cube.

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Specimen details

MineralStibnite
LocalityHunan Province, China
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaSb2S3
Dimensions4.6 cm × 1.5 cm × 1.8 cm
Weight20 g
ColorMetallic
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesStibnite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Tarnish has turned this little Hunan stibnite into something closer to a pheasant feather than a sulphide: deep indigo, violet and bronze slide across the striated blade faces as the piece is rotated. A pale olive-green crust of micro-crystals clings to the upper third and along one flank, softening the metal with a mossy, matte edge, and a narrow cavity opens between the blades near the top.

Stibnite, Sb2S3, grows in these deeply grooved prisms because its structure is built from chains of antimony and sulphur running parallel to the long axis — the grooves are the chains made visible. It is also among the softest things a collector will ever shelve, Mohs 2, soft enough that a fingernail marks it. Keep it out of strong light, lift it by the base, and never wash it: the iridescent film is a surface layer and scrubbing takes it straight off.

A thumbnail at 4.6 × 1.5 × 1.8 cm and 20 g, photographed upright on white putty atop a small clear acrylic cube. The pictures are of this exact crystal, tarnish film and all.

About Stibnite

Stibnite is a sulfide mineral known for its striking metallic crystals, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Stibnite in our encyclopedia

About Hunan Province

Hunan Province, China — collector-grade fluorite, stibnite, scheelite, cassiterite.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Stibnite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Stibnite Crystal – Iridescent Metallic – Hunan, China
Stibnite Crystal – Iridescent Metallic – Hunan, China
$25.00