Xikuangshan, Lengshuijiang, China

Stibnite Crystals – Acicular Radiating Form – Lengshuijiang, Hunan

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This is a classic and aesthetic specimen of Stibnite from the Lengshuijiang antimony district in Hunan, China. The piece features a cluster of acicular, metallic, silvery-gray crystals of Stibnite in a radiating formation. The high luster and sharp crystal form make this a very attractive and desirable example of the species.

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Specimen details

MineralStibnite
LocalityXikuangshan, Lengshuijiang, China
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaSb2S3
Dimensions5.6 cm × 4.3 cm × 6.6 cm
Weight96 g
ColorMetallic
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesStibnite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Dozens of steel-grey stibnite needles cross and re-cross here, splaying from a common root into a bristling, slightly lopsided spray. The lustre carries the piece: a hard metallic shine running the full length of each blade, breaking into bright parallel lines where the deep striations catch the light. Several needles reach clear of the mass altogether and stand alone against the background, fine-tipped and unbroken.

Stibnite is antimony sulphide, Sb2S3, orthorhombic, and it draws out into blades because its structure extends far faster along one axis than the other two. It is also among the softest minerals anyone puts on a shelf: Mohs 2, soft enough that a fingernail will mark it, and the blades bend before they break. Hold it by the base, never by the needles, and keep fingertips off the mirror faces—skin oils dull them.

5.6 × 4.3 × 6.6 cm and 96 g, a matrix-free spray supplied without a base and shown here in the hand for scale. The specimen in these frames is the one that gets boxed.

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 Xikuangshan, Lengshuijiang

The Xikuangshan antimony deposit near Lengshuijiang, Loudi, Hunan — the world's largest antimony deposit and the classic source of Chinese stibnite: lead-gray prisms and needle sprays with quartz, calcite and barite.

More specimens from this locality

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 Crystals – Acicular Radiating Form – Lengshuijiang, Hunan
Stibnite Crystals – Acicular Radiating Form – Lengshuijiang, Hunan
$185.00$166.50