Stibnite (Mined: 1980s)

Item Description

This is a beautiful and highly aesthetic (and now seldom-seen) Stibnite specimen dating back to a discovery in the early 1980s when some very impressive example were found at the Salvadora Mine. Keep in mind that these pieces preceded the big discovery at the Wuning Mine in China about 20 years ago, so they made a big splash when they hit the market, as they were some of the best Stibnites found in a long time. This piece features several prismatic, highly lustrous, sharp, silvery sword shaped Stibnite crystals which have formed in an attractive "spray", intergrown with another diverging "spray" growing at a nearly 90 degree angle. Fine condition overall, and showy with good quality crystals. Valued $750.