Hunan Province, China

Stibnite and Barite Cluster – Hunan, China

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A cleaved blade of steel-grey stibnite opens into a cavity where bright silver needles radiate in loose sprays, ringed by white barite crusts. Hunan, China; 7.6 × 7.4 × 5.1 cm, 225 g.

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Specimen details

MineralStibnite
LocalityHunan Province, China
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaSb2S3
Dimensions7.6 cm × 7.4 cm × 5.1 cm
Weight225 g
ColorMetallic
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesStibnite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Split one of Hunan’s heavy stibnite blades open and this is what can be waiting inside: a cavity lined with fine silver needles radiating in loose star-bursts, each bright enough to look wet. The walls around them are massive stibnite, striated lengthwise and parting in broad steel-grey planes, while white barite crusts bank up across the lower half of the pocket, wedged in around and beneath the needle bases.

Stibnite is antimony sulfide, Sb2S3, and one of the softest minerals a collector will own: Mohs 2, soft enough for a fingernail to mark, with perfect cleavage running the length of every needle. Skin oils dull the metallic surfaces, so lift the piece by its grey matrix, and keep it away from strong light and damp air, both of which flatten the shine on antimony sulfides over time.

The specimen measures 7.6 × 7.4 × 5.1 cm and weighs 225 g, sitting solidly on its cleaved base without a stand. The photographs were made from this specimen, needles 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 and Barite Cluster – Hunan, China
Stibnite and Barite Cluster – Hunan, China
$125.00