Stibnite crystals,close-up. Stibnite,also called antimonite,is a sulphide of the element antimony. It is an orthorhombic,lead-grey mineral with a metallic lustre. Here it is occurring in exceptionally large columnar crystals,whereas needle-thin crystals are much more common. It is mined as a source of antimony,which is used in the electronics industry. Actual height: 24 centimetres | |
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