Stibnite Sphalerite The close up photos on

The close up photos on this piece reveal some of the most detailed and beautiful insects due to a few crystal clear areas for viewing

The crystal itself has a bit of roughness along the prism

which sometimes played host to beautiful jet-black Ferberite crystals

The species was named after Basilius Valentinus

let alone attractive contrasting white Quartz like this one

Stibnite Sphalerite The close up photos onThis 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