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Stibnite

Stibnite, sometimes also called antimonite, is a sulfide mineral. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, has hardness 2 and a grey colour. Its chemical composition is described by the formula Sb₂S₃

Stibnite is the most important source for the rare metal antimony. Its main deposits lie in China.

See also

• List of minerals

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