Stibnite Sphalerite and while the main Brookites

and while the main Brookites are undamaged

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

Rarely do you see specimens this size with such great crystallization as this one

The species was named after Basilius Valentinus

Collected in 2007

Stibnite Sphalerite and while the main BrookitesThis 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