Stibnite ("bent" crystal)

Wuling Mine; Qingjiang, Wuning Co., Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China
Cabinet, 10.7 x 2.3 x 1.1 cm
Start Time: 04/13/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/20/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

From the find that produced the largest crystals of Stibnite seen in the modern era of mineral collecting! This cabinet size piece features a handful of thick, sharp, striated, metallic silver color, prismatic crystals of Stibnite with some secondary accenting crystals at the base. One of the crystals on this specimen shows the unique "bent" habit, which is not terribly common in Stibnite (or any mineral for that matter), but is reported from this locality. You just don't see crystals of this size anymore on the market as it seems that Wuling is not producing them at at this time. A little damage here and there, but good quality and aesthetics for the most part. The piece comes with a FREE custom lucite base! Valued in the inventory at $1500.

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