Cinnabar is generally formed near volcanic or hot spring activity. The mineral crystallizes when mercury combines with sulfur either from […]
Cinnabar
Name: Cinnabar
Mineral Category and Species: Sulfide mineral
Structure: Trigonal crystal system
Chemical Composition: HgS
Color: Bright red to deep crimson
Optical Properties: Translucent to opaque, adamantine to dull luster, refractive index ~2.90–3.20
Hardness: 2 – 2.5
Types of Cinnabar: Massive Cinnabar, Crystalline Cinnabar, Cinnabar in Quartz
Main Localities: China, Spain, Peru, Mexico, USA, Italy
Planet & Zodiac:
Planet: Mars, Sun
Zodiac: Leo, Aries
Uses:
- Jewelry
- Pigment (known as Vermilion)
- Alchemy
- Ornamental carvings and seals
Healing Properties:
- Boosts confidence and personal power
- Attract money and wealth
- Support energy flow and vitality
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