Stibnite (Antimonite) from China - various sizes - 1 piece

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The sales quantity is a stone.

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crystal structure

Stibnite crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system and usually forms short to long prismatic or needle-like crystals. These crystals can reach impressive lengths of over a meter and are typically striped lengthwise.

Physical Properties

• Cleavage: Complete and easy to {010}
• Fracture: Slightly conchoidal
• Tenacity: Very flexible, but not elastic, slightly sectile
• Line color: lead gray
• Transparency: Opaque
• Pleochroism: Strong reflection pleochroism

formation and sites

Stibnite is mainly formed in hydrothermal deposits and is often associated with other sulfide minerals such as pyrite, galena and sphalerite. Important locations include China, Japan, Germany and the USA.

use

Stibnite is the main source of the metal antimony, which is used in various industries, including the production of flame retardants, batteries and alloys.

Story

The mineral has been known since ancient times and was used as a black make-up powder to color eyelids and eyebrows. In Arabic culture, dark colored eye rims were considered an ideal of beauty and a magical repellent.

Please note that the effects of gemstones and minerals have not been scientifically proven and should therefore not be seen as a substitute for medical treatment or therapy. These are traditions and beliefs that everyone can interpret and apply for themselves .

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