Stibnite Cluster with Barite, Lengshuijiang, Hunan
Size: 3.8 × 2.2 × 1.8 inches
Weight: 290 grams (approx. 10.23 oz)
This impressive raw mineral specimen features a dense cluster of metallic stibnite (antimonite) crystals intergrown with clear barite blades. Sourced from Lengshuijiang, Hunan, China—a locality renowned for world-class stibnite formations—this piece displays radiating, spear-like crystals with a brilliant silver sheen. The luster and form make it a striking addition for collectors seeking aesthetic stibnite with matrix.
The barite crystals add contrast and textural dimension to the piece, forming a beautiful association between the metallic and transparent minerals. Perfect for collectors of Chinese mineral specimens, this piece is also ideal for educational display, high-end cabinet presentation, or geological curation.
No chemical treatments or artificial enhancements—this is 100% natural as found in the ground.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Stibnite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Hunan Province, China |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Dimensions | 9.7 cm × 5.6 cm × 4.6 cm |
| Weight | 290 g |
| Color | Metallic |
| Size | Small Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm) |
| Species | Stibnite |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
Among natural mineral specimens, this Stibnite Mineral Specimen earns attention through color and form that immediately draw the eye and genuine quality.
Stibnite crystals are so perfectly formed and reflective that they look almost metallic, displaying a brilliant silvery luster unmatched by most other sulfide minerals.
With a hardness of only 2, stibnite demands careful handling. Display in a protected glass case and never clean with water, which can cause oxidation and surface dulling.
Formed in epithermal deposits where hot springs and geothermal fluids concentrated antimony sulfide minerals, this specimen grew its characteristic needle-like crystals.
Serious collectors know that quality list of minerals with pictures gets harder to find each year — making well-selected pieces like this one increasingly worthwhile.
A natural conversation starter and a genuine geological artifact, this Stibnite Mineral Specimen earns its place in any collection.
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