Stibnite
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Lustrous, metallic-gray stibnite blades form a striking and aesthetic specimen from an extinct and very less well-known California antimony-mining locale - the Rip Van Winkle Claim in San Benito County. Ex. Jaime Bird Collection and the label with the piece has a 1973 date on it.
Product details
SpeciesStibnite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, New Idria Mining District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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dramatic sword-like crystals with steel luster; prized for striking metallic forms, historic Ichinokawa specimens, and diverse global localities.Regional guide
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