Stibnite Bladed Crystal Cluster – China
About This Specimen
This 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.
Specimen Details
- Mineral / Specimen Type: Stibnite mineral specimen
- Locality: China
- Form & Structure: Elongated, longitudinally striated bladed crystal with smaller parallel blades at the base; mounted for display
- Color: Steel-gray to silver-black with bright metallic reflections
- Rarity: Uncommon as a distinct, displayable bladed specimen; stibnite itself is a relatively common mineral species
- Mohs Hardness: 2
- Luster: Metallic
- Chemical Formula: Sb2S3
- Specimen Size: Small Cabinet
- Dimensions: 0.94 × 0.42 × 5.6 cm
- Specimen Weight: 3.7 g (mineral only)
- Total / Display Weight: 54.2 g
About Stibnite
Stibnite is an orthorhombic antimony sulfide and the principal ore mineral of antimony. With a Mohs hardness of approximately 2 and the formula Sb2S3, it is notably soft and fragile; collector specimens are prized for their metallic luster and elongated, deeply striated bladed crystals.
Traditional & Metaphysical Associations
In 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. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are provided for cultural and informational purposes; they are not scientifically established or intended as medical advice.
Why This Specimen?
The 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.
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