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Antimonite (Stibnite)

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13/11/2026 14:22:00
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Antimonite (Stibnite)

Cm 6X4X6
Sb2S3 — orthorhombic system
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Typically sourced from China (Hunan), Romania, Japan, and Italy (Tuscany), this mineral forms in low-temperature hydrothermal veins, often associated with geothermal deposits and recent volcanism. It typically grows as elongated, striated prismatic crystals with a lead-grey metallic luster . Low hardness (2 Mohs), density 4.6 g/cm³.
The principal industrial ore of antimony (alloys, flame retardants); highly sought by collectors for its spectacular needle-like crystal groups; toxic, requiring careful handling.
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mon 26 October - fri 13 November 2026
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