Hunan Province, China

Striated Stibnite Blades, Hunan, China

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This stibnite specimen from Hunan, China, features a classic columnar crystal form with a brilliant metallic luster. The elongated, striated crystals create a visually appealing texture. It is a fine example of the well-known stibnite specimens from this famous locality.

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Specimen details

MineralStibnite
LocalityHunan Province, China
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaSb2S3
Dimensions5.1 cm × 2.3 cm × 1.0 cm
Weight10 g
ColorMetallic
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesStibnite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Deep lengthwise striations run the full height of these steel-blue blades, so fine and so regular that they scatter light into a soft blue sheen along the crystal. A slimmer blade breaks away at a low angle near the top, and a scatter of pale yellow-green alteration crust sits where the terminations crowd together.

Striation of this kind is diagnostic. Stibnite crystallises in the orthorhombic system and elongates hard along one axis, leaving those parallel grooves on every prism face. The yellow-green coating is ordinary weathering — antimony oxides forming on exposed edges — and is a natural feature rather than damage. With a hardness of only 2 and perfect cleavage down the length, blades this thin are best admired and not handled.

At 5.1 × 2.3 × 1.0 cm and 10 g this is a small, sharply detailed piece, standing on the clear acrylic cube pictured. The photographs record this exact blade group and nothing similar to it.

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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Striated Stibnite Blades, Hunan, China
Striated Stibnite Blades, Hunan, China
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