About Stibnite
Antimony trisulfide, known for its lead-grey metallic luster and long, striated prismatic crystals. It's a stone of transformation, protection, and manifestation, aiding in releasing the old. (Antimony content, handle with care).
Primary Hues
Lead-Grey, Steel-Grey, Tarnishes black or iridescent, often forms long, slender prismatic or acicular crystals with striations, metallic luster (can be flexible)
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of transformation, protection, and manifestation. Believed to shield against negativity, aid in releasing the old, and attract abundance. (Handle with care, antimony content, wash hands after handling).
Associated Tarot Cards
The Tower
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents profound transformation- shedding old identities- and breaking down structures- aligning with Stibnite.
The Devil
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes earthly power and facing one's shadow- which Stibnite can facilitate.
Associated Deities
Hades/Pluto
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Underworld- Transformation- Hidden Wealth
Rationale: Their dominion over the underworld and profound change connects to Stibnite.
Seth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Storms- Chaos- Change
Rationale: Seth's association with disruptive change aligns with Stibnite's potent energy.
Metaphysical Uses
Transformation Rituals (Symbolic)
Stepping into Personal Power (Contemplation)
Protection from Negativity (Altar)
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Geological & Scientific Details
Stibnite is classified as a sulfide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Sb2S3. Common crystal habits include massive, radiating and elongated crystals. massive and granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfide mineral
- Chemical Formula: Sb2S3
- IMA Symbol: Sbn[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Lead-gray, tarnishing blackish or iridescent; in polished section, white
- Crystal Habit: Massive, radiating and elongated crystals. Massive and granular
- Twinning: Rare
- Cleavage: Perfect and easy on {010}; imperfect on {100} and {110}
- Luster: Metallic[2]
- Streak: Lead grey
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Valentinite
- Senarmontite
- Stibiconite
- Cervantite (alteration products)
- Realgar
- Orpiment
- Pyrite
- Galena
- Sphalerite
- Quartz
- Calcite
- Barite (common in low to medium-temperature hydrothermal veins)