Stibnite Sb2S3Locality:Los Baños, Pechina, Sierra Alhamilla,…

Stibnite Sb2S3Locality:Los Baños, Pechina, Sierra Alhamilla,…

Stibnite

Sb₂S₃

Locality:Los Baños, Pechina, Sierra Alhamilla, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

Field of View: 3.3 mm

Nice crystals group of Stibnite with a beautiful iridescence. 

Francisco Antonio Garcia Alacid’s Photo

Stibnite is named after the Latin stibium, which is the old name of the element antimony (Sb). Stibnite was and continues to be the primary ore of antimony. Stibnite forms some of the most outstanding natural crystals that exist, in way of sharpness, luster, and size. It can form in groups of huge metallic lustered crystals that are elegantly crafted and exceptionally shiny. Stibnite may occasionally tarnish with a dull or iridescent coating.