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Stibnite

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British Museum of Natural History
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The spectacular 150-pound, 47-cm (18.5 inches) Ichinokawa stibnite specimen sold in April 1884 by Samuel Hanson to the British Museum of Natural History for £100 (about $500). It is still considered to be the finest stibnite specimen in the world. Photo courtesy of the Natural History Museum, London.

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Species
StibniteAbout Stibnite →
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Japan, Shikoku Island, Ichinokawa MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 56 2 page 26

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Samuel HansonNot disclosed

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Stibnite
Mineral guide
Learn about Stibnite
dramatic sword-like crystals with steel luster; prized for striking metallic forms, historic Ichinokawa specimens, and diverse global localities.
Stibnite
Regional guide
Stibnite from Ichinokawa Mine, Japan
Ichinokawa Mine, Japan — stibnite famed for large prismatic crystals, metallic luster, and historic Meiji-era provenance; a landmark locality for collectors.