Definitions for stibnite
ˈstɪb naɪtstib·nite

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1. stibnitenoun

   a soft grey mineral; the chief ore of antimony

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1. stibnitenoun

   A grey mineral, SbS, that is the main ore of antimony; used in ancient times as the cosmetic kohl.

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1. Stibnite

   Stibnite, sometimes called antimonite, is a sulfide mineral with the formula Sb2S3. This soft grey material crystallizes in an orthorhombic space group. It is the most important source for the metalloid antimony. The name is derived from the Greek στίβι stibi through the Latin stibium as the former name for the mineral and the element antimony.

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1. stibnite

   Stibnite is a sulfide mineral with the formula Sb2S3 (antimony trisulfide). It's a primary ore of antimony, a metal used in a variety of industrial applications. It generally appears in a grey, metallic crystalline form, often in long, slender prismatic crystals or granular masses. It's also recognized for its characteristic bluish-white color when freshly broken. Stibnite has been used historically for various purposes, including as a medicinal ingredient and as a cosmetic in ancient societies.

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1. Stibnitenoun

   a mineral of a lead-gray color and brilliant metallic luster, occurring in prismatic crystals; sulphide of antimony; -- called also antimony glance, and gray antimony

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1. Stibnite

   Stibnite, sometimes called antimonite, is a sulfide mineral with the formula Sb2S3. This soft grey material crystallizes in an orthorhombic space group. It is the most important source for the metalloid antimony. The name is from the Greek stibi through the Latin stibium as the old name for the mineral and the element antimony. As an antimony sulfide, it is potentially toxic and should be handled with care.

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1. Stibnite

   An ore that can be found while mining.

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   Submitted by anonymous on April 14, 2020  

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1. • Mineral

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce stibnite?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stibnite in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stibnite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=stibnite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stibnite
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stibnite
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stibnite
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=stibnite
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=stibnite