Product Information
- Product Name: Sabut Surma Kala Whole
- Common Names: Sabut Surma, Surma Kala, Black Surma, Kala Surma, Surma Stone, Kohl Stone
- Mineral Source: Antimony sulfide / Stibnite (Sb₂S₃), according to this product specification
- Form: Whole / Raw Mineral Material
- Category: Traditional Mineral Material
- Product Type: Whole Mineral / Stone
- Appearance: Dark grey to black mineral material
- Texture: Hard, dense and mineral-like
- Usage: Mineral identification, educational, collection and qualified research applications
What Is Sabut Surma Kala?
Sabut Surma Kala is the whole-form version of traditional Black Surma, a mineral-based material known across South Asia and the Middle East. The current product specification identifies it with antimony sulfide (stibnite, Sb₂S₃).
The term Surma is historically broad, however. Geological literature notes that materials traded under the name surma have included both galena and antimony-bearing minerals, which makes laboratory testing important when the precise chemical composition matters.
Product Features
- Whole mineral surma material.
- Traditional name: Surma Kala.
- English name: Black Surma.
- Product specification identifies antimony sulfide (stibnite).
- Natural dark mineral appearance.
- Supplied in whole form rather than fine powder.
- Suitable for mineral identification and reference.
- Suitable for educational and collection purposes.
- Not a finished medicinal Bhasma.
Benefits / Fayde
Because this is an unprocessed mineral material, it should not be marketed with medicinal, eye-care or therapeutic claims.
Suitable product-oriented points include:
- Traditional mineral reference material.
- Useful for mineral identification and educational study.
- Suitable for research and collection purposes.
- Whole form allows visual inspection of the mineral.
- Represents traditional mineral material historically associated with surma.
- Suitable for qualified material studies where permitted.
No medicinal, cosmetic, eye-health or therapeutic benefit is claimed for the raw mineral.
How to Use
Use only for permitted mineral, educational, collection or qualified research applications.
Do not:
- Ingest the raw material.
- Grind it for household use.
- Apply the raw stone directly to the eyes.
- Prepare homemade cosmetic or medicinal products from it.
- Heat or chemically process it outside an appropriately controlled facility.
For any professional application, verify the mineral composition first.
Traditional Processing Concept
Historically, mineral surma materials have undergone specialized processing before certain traditional applications. Current product references describe the material as natural antimony sulfide/stibnite after traditional purification, but this should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a specific chemical purity without batch testing.
General concept:
Raw Mineral → Authentication → Purification/Processing → Quality Testing → Finished Material
No homemade purification or medicinal preparation is recommended.
Homemade Preparation
No homemade remedy or eye-kohl preparation is recommended.
The possibility of lead-containing surma material documented historically makes unverified raw surma unsuitable for DIY cosmetic use.
Composition
Natural antimony sulfide (stibnite, Sb₂S₃) according to the current product specification.
For commercial and regulatory purposes, the exact composition should be confirmed through a batch-specific laboratory analysis, particularly for lead, arsenic and other potentially hazardous metals.
Mineral Information
- Traditional Name: Surma / Kala Surma
- Mineral Source for this product: Stibnite
- Chemical Name: Antimony sulfide
- Chemical Formula: Sb₂S₃
- Mineral Class: Sulfide mineral
- Form: Whole mineral material
Regional & Common Names
| Usage / Region | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Black Surma |
| English | Kohl Stone |
| English | Surma |
| Hindi | Kala Surma / काला सुरमा |
| Urdu | Surma Kala / سرمہ کالا |
| Marathi | Kala Surma / काळा सुरमा |
| Gujarati | Kalo Surma / કાળો સુરમા |
| Tamil | Karuppu Surma |
| Telugu | Nalla Surma |
| Kannada | Kappu Surma |
| Punjabi | Kala Surma |
| Malayalam | Karutha Surma |
These names are reflected in current product references.
Appearance
Sabut Surma Kala generally occurs as dark grey, black or nearly black mineral material. The exact appearance may vary with mineral source, degree of processing and associated minerals.
Appearance alone should not be used to establish chemical identity.
Aroma
Mineral surma should not be assessed by smell. Avoid deliberately heating or inhaling dust from the material.
Taste
Do not taste the product.
Mineral material should never be identified or assessed by tasting.
Traditional & Research Applications
Where permitted, Sabut Surma Kala may be positioned as:
- Traditional mineral reference material.
- Mineral specimen.
- Educational material.
- Geological or ethnomineralogical reference.
- Traditional-material research sample.
- Raw material for qualified analytical study.
Storage
Store Sabut Surma Kala:
- In a tightly closed container.
- In a cool, dry place.
- Away from food and edible products.
- Away from children and pets.
- Away from moisture and contamination.
- Clearly labelled with its mineral identity.
- In accordance with applicable hazardous-material handling requirements where relevant.
Safety
WARNING: RAW SURMA MAY CONTAIN TOXIC METALS.
- Do not ingest.
- Do not apply the raw material to the eyes.
- Do not use as ordinary cosmetic kajal unless the finished product has been appropriately tested and legally approved for cosmetic use.
- Do not grind, crush or generate dust without suitable controls.
- Avoid inhalation of mineral dust.
- Avoid eye and skin exposure.
- Do not heat or chemically process at home.
- Verify lead, arsenic and other heavy-metal content through appropriate testing where applicable.
- Keep away from children, pets, food and household products.
Historical geological records specifically note that material sold as surma could contain galena as well as antimony minerals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sabut Surma Kala?
Sabut Surma Kala is the whole-form traditional Black Surma mineral material, with this product specification identifying its mineral source as antimony sulfide/stibnite.
What is the chemical formula of stibnite?
Sb₂S₃, representing antimony sulfide.
Is Sabut Surma the same as Black Surma?
Yes. Sabut Surma, Surma Kala, Black Surma and Kala Surma are common names associated with this material.
Is Surma always pure stibnite?
No. Historical geological records indicate that "surma" sold in markets could include galena as well as antimony minerals. Batch-specific analytical testing is therefore important.
Is this product powder?
No. This listing is for whole/raw mineral material.
Can Sabut Surma be used directly in the eyes?
No. The raw mineral should not be applied directly to the eyes. A whole mineral material is not equivalent to a tested and approved finished cosmetic product.
Can it be made into surma powder at home?
No homemade processing is recommended.
How should Sabut Surma be stored?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, food, children and pets.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for general mineral, product and historical traditional-use information only. It is not medical advice.
Sabut Surma Kala is an unprocessed mineral material. According to this product specification it is derived from antimony sulfide/stibnite, but "surma" has historically referred to different mineral materials, including galena-containing material. The raw product should therefore not be ingested or applied to the eyes, and its exact chemical composition should be verified by appropriate laboratory testing.
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