Stibnite Sphalerite The species was named after

The species was named after Basilius Valentinus

rather lustrous and SMOOTH Spinel-twinned crystals of jet-black Sphalerite are intergrown with very minor Siderite “discs” to create this large thumbnail sized display specimen

especially on such attractive matrix

The "cogwheels" feature dozens of discreet

Stibnite Sphalerite The species was named afterThis specimen comprises several highly lustrous, sharp, metallic silvery sword shaped crystals of Stibnite forming a very aesthetic crystal spray. There are also a few classic bent crystals on the piece as well, which is one of my favorite phenomena in the mineral world. Good shape overall, despite a tiny bit of roughness. A great classic Bolivian Stibnite specimen. This piece came out in the early 1980s when there was a large find of some superb