Hunan Province, China

Crossed Stibnite Blades, Hunan, China

SKU · keq71G8ueSBKEN0Q
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Two stibnite blades cross at close to a right angle: one bright, deeply striated steel, the other sheathed in a mustard-yellow alteration crust. A Hunan piece with real character, fixed with putty to the small acrylic display cube seen here.

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Specimen details

MineralStibnite
LocalityHunan Province, China
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaSb2S3
Dimensions6.6 cm × 5.3 cm × 4.3 cm
Weight150 g
ColorMetallic
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesStibnite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Two stibnite blades meet at almost a right angle here, and they could hardly be less alike. The upright one is sheathed in a mustard-and-olive crust that has eaten into its surface; the blade springing sideways from it is bright untouched steel, deeply striated down its length and mirror-clean on the cleavage face. That contrast between corroded and pristine is the whole appeal of the piece.

Stibnite (Sb2S3) is antimony sulphide, and Hunan is its classic source — the blades grow long and prismatic with the vertical striations you can count along this one. It is also Mohs 2, soft enough that a fingernail marks it and flexible enough to bend under a careless grip. The yellow crust is the mineral’s own alteration product, a reminder that prolonged light and humidity dull stibnite over time; keep it dark, dry and unhandled.

The specimen stands 6.6 × 5.3 × 4.3 cm and weighs 150 g, fixed with putty to the small acrylic cube seen in the images. Nothing here is a stock photo — this is the piece itself.

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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Crossed Stibnite Blades, Hunan, China
Crossed Stibnite Blades, Hunan, China
$45.00