Metastibnite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Metastibnite
Formula:
Sb2S3
Colour:
Red, Reddish brown, purplish
Lustre:
Sub-Metallic
Hardness:
2 - 3
Crystal System:
Amorphous
Name:
For the relation to stibnite, its crystalline dimorph.
Type Locality:
Dimorph of:
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2686
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2686:0
IMA Classification of Metastibnite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Sb3+2S2-3
Classification of Metastibnite
2.DB.05
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
B : M:S = 2:3
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
B : M:S = 2:3
2.11.3.1
2 : SULFIDES
11 : AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 2:3
2 : SULFIDES
11 : AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 2:3
3.7.15
3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
7 : Sulphides etc. of V, As, Sb and Bi
3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
7 : Sulphides etc. of V, As, Sb and Bi
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Msbn | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Metastibnite
Sub-Metallic
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Red, Reddish brown, purplish
Streak:
Red
Hardness:
2 - 3 on Mohs scale
Optical Data of Metastibnite
Anisotropism:
Moderate in air
Colour in reflected light:
bluish white
Internal Reflections:
intense red
Chemistry of Metastibnite
Mindat Formula:
Sb2S3
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Metastibnite
Crystal System:
Amorphous
Comment:
Amorphous: Point Group: n.d.; Space Group: n.d. Z = n.d
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| - Å | () |
Comments:
Amorphous to X-rays.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust | >4.50 |
| 11 : Volcanic fumarole minerals; reduced phases (see also #45) | |
| Stage 3b: Earth’s earliest hydrosphere | >4.45 |
| 12 : Hadean hydrothermal subsurface sulfide deposits (see also #33) | |
| 14 : Hot springs, geysers, and other subaerial geothermal minerals | |
| High-? alteration and/or metamorphism | |
| 33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12]) | |
| Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
| 56 : Slag and smelter minerals (see also #51 and #55) |
Type Occurrence of Metastibnite
General Appearance of Type Material:
stains, mammilary and powdery coatings, and impregnations of siliceous sinter.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, 79185.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
primary hydrothermal origin around fumarolic centers
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Other Language Names for Metastibnite
Relationship of Metastibnite to other Species
Chemically related to group(s):
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 88 photos of Metastibnite associated with Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
| 35 photos of Metastibnite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 24 photos of Metastibnite associated with Klebelsbergite | Sb4O4(SO4)(OH)2 |
| 21 photos of Metastibnite associated with 'Siliceous sinter' | |
| 18 photos of Metastibnite associated with Valentinite | Sb2O3 |
| 16 photos of Metastibnite associated with Native Sulphur | S8 |
| 8 photos of Metastibnite associated with Stibiconite | Sb3+Sb5+2O6(OH) |
| 7 photos of Metastibnite associated with Senarmontite | Sb2O3 |
| 6 photos of Metastibnite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 6 photos of Metastibnite associated with Peretaite | Ca(SbO)4(SO4)2(OH)2 · 2H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 2.DB. | Stangersite | SnGeS3 |
| 2.DB.05 | Antimonselite | Sb2Se3 |
| 2.DB.05 | Pääkkönenite | Sb2AsS2 |
| 2.DB.05 | Bismuthinite | Bi2S3 |
| 2.DB.05 | Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
| 2.DB.05 | Guanajuatite | Bi2Se3 |
| 2.DB.10 | Suredaite | PbSnS3 |
| 2.DB.10 | Ottemannite | Sn2S3 |
| 2.DB.15 | Kashinite | Ir2S3 |
| 2.DB.15 | Bowieite | Rh2S3 |
| 2.DB.20 | Montbrayite | (Au,Ag,Sb,Bi,Pb)23(Te,Sb,Bi,Pb)38 |
| 2.DB.25 | Edgarite | FeNb3S6 |
| 2.DB.30 | Tarkianite | (Cu,Fe)(Re,Mo)4S8 |
| 2.DB.35 | Cameronite | Cu5-x(Cu,Ag)3+xTe10 (x = 0.43) |
| 2.DB.40 | 'Schreibersite (of Shephard)' | Cr2S3 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Metastibnite
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References for Metastibnite
Reference List:
Lindgren, Waldemar, Abbott, Argyle C. (1931) The silver-tin deposits of Oruro, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 26 (5) 453-479 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.26.5.453
Brookins, D. G. (1970) Metastibnite from The Geysers, Sonoma County, California. American Mineralogist, 55 (11-12). 2103-2104
Clark, Alan H. (1970) Supergene metastibnite from Mina Alacrán, Pampa Larga, Copiapó, Chile. American Mineralogist, 55 (11-12). 2104-2106
Localities for Metastibnite
Showing 115 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| A. R. Wilde (1988) |
| Alan Melbourne collection |
Austria | |
| Exel (1993) |
| C.Auer (2016) | |
| Auer et al. (2017) |
| Pichler (2009) |
| Niedermayr et al. (1995) | |
| Pichler (2009) | |
| Pichler (2009) |
| Niedermayr et al. (1995) | |
| Niedermayr et al. (1995) | |
| Niedermayr et al. (1995) |
| Pichler (2009) | |
| Pichler (2009) |
| G.Indra coll. |
| Niedermayr et al. (1995) |
| Groß (1983) |
| A.Pichler (2012) | |
| Auer (2023) |
Bolivia | |
| Ahlfeld et al. (1955) +1 other reference |
| Wilson (2001) |
| Wilson (2001) | |
| Wilson (2001) | |
| Dana 7:I:275. +2 other references | |
| Petrov (n.d.) |
| Ahlfeld et al. (1964) +1 other reference |
Canada | |
| Haley (1909) |
| Robinson et al. (1996) |
Chile | |
| Clark (1970) |
France | |
| J.-J. Périchaud: Les Minéraux d'Auvergne et al. (1985) |
| Y. Vessely collection |
| Périchaud (1968) | |
| |
| Hohl (1994) |
| Thiery et al. (2020) |
| Patrice Queneau Collection. Visual ... |
Germany | |
| Walenta (1992) |
| Walenta (1992) | |
| Walenta (1992) |
| Walenta (1992) +1 other reference |
| Walenta (1998) | |
| Walenta (1992) |
| Weiß (1990) |
| |
| undefined +2 other references |
| Weiß (1990) | |
| Meier (1995) |
| Weiß (1990) |
| Schnorrer-Köhler (1989) |
| Beyer (1978) |
| Wittern (2001) |
| Christophe Boutry collection +1 other reference |
| Tröger (2012) |
| 43-47 +2 other references |
Hungary | |
| |
| geomania.hu (2011) |
| |
Italy | |
| Bedognè et al. (2006) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Brizzi et al. (1990) |
| T. Bardi et al. (M.E. Ciriotti) |
| Bazzoni C. et al. (2011) |
| Bazzoni C. et al. (2011) | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Rivista Mineralogica Italiana (1) |
| Bonifazi (2020) |
| Capperi (1998) |
| - (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Morteani et al. (2011) | |
| Boscardin et al. (2011) |
Japan | |
| Specimen on sale at Tokyo International ... |
| Dekov et al. (2024) |
Kyrgyzstan | |
| Kolesar et al. (1993) |
| Kolesar et al. (1993) | |
| |
Luxembourg | |
| Bakker et al. (2010) +2 other references |
New Zealand | |
| Collection of Rod Martin |
| Collection of RJ Martin and consistent ... | |
Peru | |
| EDS analysis and PXRD (no pattern) |
Portugal | |
| |
Romania | |
| collected: Gábor Koller |
| Gábor Koller collection (EDS- and PXRD-analysed by Sándor Szakáll and Béla Fehér) | |
Serbia | |
| Anthony et al. (1990) |
Slovakia | |
| Duda et. all. |
| Ďuďa R. (2001) | |
Spain | |
| Echevarría Rodríguez Manuel et al. (2025) |
Switzerland | |
| Bedognè et al. (2006) |
| Romani (2000) +1 other reference | |
| Bedognè et al. (2006) | |
| Schmutz et al. (1986) |
| Schmutz et al. (1986) | |
| Schmutz et al. (1986) |
| Stalder et al. (1998) | |
Turkey | |
| Aral (1989) |
| Aral (1989) | |
| Bernasconi et al. (1980) |
UK | |
| S. Rust collection |
Ukraine | |
| [World of Stones 12:20] |
USA | |
| Murdoch (1966) |
| White (1962) +3 other references |
| Anonymous (1955) +3 other references |
| Brookins (1970) +2 other references | |
| Anderson |
| Ben Schumer Collection |
| Barrick Gold Corporation |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Barrick Gold Corporation | |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Newmont Mining Corporation | |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Dan Evanich field collected samples. ... |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Bullock (1981) |
| Bullock (1981) |
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