Stibnite (large crystal)

Wuling Mine; Qingjiang, Wuning Co., Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China
Cabinet, 14.8 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm
Start Time: 09/20/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/27/2018 6:46:10 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 nearly 6-inch long, cabinet size piece is an large, bright, intense metallic silver color, prismatic crystal of Stibnite with a few secondary accenting crystals at the base. One of the smaller crystals has a unique "bent" habit, which is not common in Stibnite, 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. Don't miss out because this is the last one I have left. Excellent condition, only a few minor imperfections, but rarely does one see 6-inch crystals of ANY sulfide species outside of Pyrite or Galena.

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