Lengshuijiang Antimony Mine, China

Stibnite Cluster with Barite, Lengshuijiang, Hunan

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Size: 3.8 × 2.2 × 1.8 inches
Weight: 290 grams (approx. 10.23 oz)
This impressive raw mineral specimen features a dense cluster of metallic stibnite (antimonite) crystals intergrown with clear barite blades. Sourced from Lengshuijiang, Hunan, China—a locality renowned for world-class stibnite formations—this piece displays radiating, spear-like crystals with a brilliant silver sheen. The luster and form make it a striking addition for collectors seeking aesthetic stibnite with matrix.
The barite crystals add contrast and textural dimension to the piece, forming a beautiful association between the metallic and transparent minerals. Perfect for collectors of Chinese mineral specimens, this piece is also ideal for educational display, high-end cabinet presentation, or geological curation.
No chemical treatments or artificial enhancements—this is 100% natural as found in the ground.

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Specimen details

MineralStibnite
LocalityLengshuijiang Antimony Mine, China
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaSb2S3
Dimensions9.7 cm × 5.6 cm × 4.6 cm
Weight290 g
ColorMetallic
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesStibnite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Among natural mineral specimens, this Stibnite Mineral Specimen earns attention through color and form that immediately draw the eye and genuine quality.

Stibnite crystals are so perfectly formed and reflective that they look almost metallic, displaying a brilliant silvery luster unmatched by most other sulfide minerals.

With a hardness of only 2, stibnite demands careful handling. Display in a protected glass case and never clean with water, which can cause oxidation and surface dulling.

Formed in epithermal deposits where hot springs and geothermal fluids concentrated antimony sulfide minerals, this specimen grew its characteristic needle-like crystals.

Serious collectors know that quality list of minerals with pictures gets harder to find each year — making well-selected pieces like this one increasingly worthwhile.

A natural conversation starter and a genuine geological artifact, this Stibnite Mineral Specimen earns its place in any collection.

About Stibnite

Stibnite is a sulfide mineral known for its striking metallic crystals, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Stibnite in our encyclopedia

About Lengshuijiang Antimony Mine

Lengshuijiang (Xikuangshan), Hunan — the world's largest antimony deposit and benchmark source for stibnite crystals.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Stibnite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

What collectors say

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Stibnite Cluster with Barite, Lengshuijiang, Hunan
Stibnite Cluster with Barite, Lengshuijiang, Hunan
$260.00