USGS MRP Coloring Page Stibnite

Critical Minerals Coloring Sheet: stibnite

Stibnite, with the chemical formula Sb₂S₃, is the main source for the metal antimony. Fun fact: stibnite was used by ancient Egyptians as eye makeup.

Antimony is a critical mineral used to make materials like clothes, plastic, and rubber rire-resistant. Lead used in batteries is mixed with antimony to make is harder. Glitter effect fireworks are thanks to antimony!

Pictured is a sample with needle-like and blade-like crystals of stibnite held by a human hand. Also pictured is a fire extinguisher and the chemical symbol for antimony with the atomic number and atomic mass.