Stibnite

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Rocks & Minerals cover, March–April 1953, showing a stibnite crystal cluster from Ichinokawa, owned by Ward’s Natural Science Establishment; current disposition is unknown, but it was most likely sold to a museum.

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SpeciesStibnite

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityJapan, Shikoku Island, Ichinokawa Mine

Publications

Mineralogical Record 56 2 page 161

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Ward’s Natural Science Establishment

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Mineral guide

Learn about Stibnite

dramatic sword-like crystals with steel luster; prized for striking metallic forms, historic Ichinokawa specimens, and diverse global localities.

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.

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