Stibnite (large crystals) (ex Dr. Stephen Smale Collection)

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 large, bright, intense metallic silver color, prismatic crystal of Stibnite with a secondary accenting crystal on the side. If you turn the piece sideways, you can see the large crystal has a unique "bend" lengthwise, which is not common in Stibnite (or any mineral for that matter), but it is reported from this locality. You just don't see crystals of this size anymore on the market as it seems that Wuning is not producing them anymore. There is minor "chipping" in spots, but overall the piece is in very good shape. Don't miss out because this is the last one I have left, and dates back to 2003-2004. Priced at $2,800 in our inventory. Ex Dr. Stephen Smale Collection. Along with amassing one of the finest private mineral collections in the world, Steve is a renowned mathematician. His accomplishments include being awarded the Fields Medal in 1966 along with being the awarded the Wolf Prize in mathematics in 2007. You can read Steve's bio on the Mineralogical Record website ( https://mineralogicalrecord.com/biographies_labels/smalestephen/ ) or on Wikipedia.