{"product_id":"stibnite-striated-crystal-from-china","title":"Stibnite Bladed Crystal Cluster – China","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Specimen\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Chinese stibnite specimen features a slender, strongly striated main blade accompanied by several shorter parallel crystals near the base. Its steel-gray metallic surfaces produce bright silver highlights, while the upright mounting emphasizes the specimen's dramatic vertical form and irregular upper termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral \/ Specimen Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stibnite mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated, longitudinally striated bladed crystal with smaller parallel blades at the base; mounted for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel-gray to silver-black with bright metallic reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncommon as a distinct, displayable bladed specimen; stibnite itself is a relatively common mineral species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sb\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eS\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 × 0.42 × 5.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7 g (mineral only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal \/ Display Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Stibnite\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eStibnite is an orthorhombic antimony sulfide and the principal ore mineral of antimony. With a Mohs hardness of approximately 2 and the formula Sb\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eS\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e, it is notably soft and fragile; collector specimens are prized for their metallic luster and elongated, deeply striated bladed crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Metaphysical Associations\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn modern crystal traditions, stibnite is associated with transformation, focused intention, personal reflection, and clarity of purpose. These associations are spiritual and symbolic rather than scientifically demonstrated. \u003cem\u003eMetaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are provided for cultural and informational purposes; they are not scientifically established or intended as medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy This Specimen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tall central blade, smaller basal crystals, and sharp silver reflections give this compact specimen an architectural silhouette. Its mounted presentation makes the delicate crystal easy to appreciate from several angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExact specimen pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mineral Treasury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53363752599919,"sku":"MT-0025","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/7563\/6335\/files\/stibnite-bladed-crystal-china-front_b96ea731-3cbd-4699-8bb3-2c261ab92375.jpg?v=1787788667","url":"https:\/\/mineraltreasury.com\/products\/stibnite-striated-crystal-from-china","provider":"Mineral Treasury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}