stibnite
IPA: stˈɪbnaɪt
noun
- A grey mineral, Sb₂S₃, that is the main ore of antimony; used in ancient times as the cosmetic kohl.
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Examples of "stibnite" in Sentences
- Gold, copper, stibnite and tungsten are mined in the area.
- Because of its appearance it is often mistaken for stibnite.
- The ore is composed of quartz, calcite, stibnite and some pyrite.
- Small deposits of stibnite are common, but large deposits are rare.
- Stibnite is still used in some developing countries as a medication.
- Stibnite has a structure similar to that of arsenic trisulfide, As2S3.
- The process is particularly suitable for obtaining antimony from stibnite.
- Pyrite stibnite, orpiment and realgar are the main minerals forming the ore.
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