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Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

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Kermesite : Sb2S2O

Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

Rare matrix specimen with black cherry-red crystals to 20 mm of Kermesite (translucent cherry red color when backlit) on massive and crystallized Stibnite (overall 5.0 x 4.0 x 1.0 cm). Mined 2002. JF Carpentier collection (#00442) and photograph.
 © JF Carpentier 2009Photo ID: 139209    View Count: 333

Multiple photos availableKermesite : Sb2S2O, Stibnite : Sb2S3

Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

Centered group of Kermesite crystals, red and flattened, that forms a fan on a group of prismatic crystals of Stibnite. The specimens of Kermesite from Yizhang, considered among the best known, are very scarce.
Caiwa Mine, Danfeng County, Shaanxi, China.
Found in 2002
Specimen size: 5.3 x 4.1 x 1.3 cm
Main crystal size: 5.5 x 1 cm
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Kermesite : Sb2S2O

Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

Kermesite from Caiwa Mine, Danfeng County, Shaanxi

Nice form of these three groups of crystals complete at the top and with minor although visible Stibnite matrix at the bottom.

Size:8.5 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm
 © fabreminerals.comPhoto ID: 55685    View Count: 217

Multiple photos availableKermesite : Sb2S2O, Stibnite : Sb2S3

Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

Divergent group of extraordinarily defined crystals. It has an excellent color and comes from the famous find in 2002 and even then they were scarce, and it is very difficult to obtain good samples. The specimen has high quality and it is a perfect representation of the species.
Caiwa Mine, Danfeng County, Shaanxi, China.
Found in ...
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Kermesite : Sb2S2O

Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

For a brief time there about 5 years ago, it rained kermesite. However, that flood passed and standing now to look back, we now know that there were really VERY few specimens that were on matrix and of this calibre, for the size and price range. This is about the best you can ask for in condition and beauty, for the size. It is a super display ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 38631    View Count: 392

Multiple photos availableKermesite : Sb2S2O, Stibnite : Sb2S3

Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

Kermesite with Stibnite from Caiwa Mine, Danfeng County, Shaanxi

Two groups of Kermesite crystals on matrix. The larger one has many undamaged tips. The way the two groups angle away from each other adds quality and aesthetics to the specimen. A high quality specimen that is a perfect example of this species.

Size:9.8 x 2.6 x 2.5 cm
 © fabreminerals.comPhoto ID: 56007    View Count: 237

Kermesite : Sb2S2O

Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

One of the few pieces with matrix. The matrix is a mix of massive and crystallized Stibnite. The Kermesite is standing free on its small matrix and shows very well its morphology and its transparency (with intense light from the back) due its aerial position. A minor Stibnite crystal is crosses the left corner of the specimen.

Caiwa Mine, ...
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Kermesite : Sb2S2O

Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

Kermesite from Caiwa Mine, Danfeng County, Shaanxi

Very brilliant group of crystals, complete in both sides and with a sharp Stibnite crystal crossing the group.

Size:11.7 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm
 © fabreminerals.comPhoto ID: 55687    View Count: 225

Kermesite : Sb2S2O

Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

Kermesite from Caiwa Mine, Danfeng County, Shaanxi

Nice fan of crystals with one of the terminations (the bottom one) complete.

Size:7.5 x 2.4 x 1.4 cm
 © fabreminerals.comPhoto ID: 55684    View Count: 224

Kermesite : Sb2S2O

Kermesite occurrence, Dafeng, Shanglin Co., Nanning Prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China

Kermesite from Caiwa Mine, Danfeng County, Shaanxi

Nice and large (11 cm) group of crystals, terminated on both sides. With some minor Stibnite at the bottom.

Size:11.8 x 3 x 2.6 cm
 © fabreminerals.comPhoto ID: 55686    View Count: 191

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