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Cinabrio (Caja de 4x4)

Cinnabar in Collection Box 4x4 cm

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Chemical formula
HgS
Crystalline system
trigonal
Class
sulphides
Origin Ciudad Real, Spain
Size 2.0-3.0cm

Massive Cinnabar of intense red color.

Cinnabar has a high mercury content and the rest of its composition is sulfur, making it a toxic mineral.

This mineral forms together with volcanic rocks and warm sources. In Spain there is a large deposit in Almadén, Ciudad Real.

In ancient times, it was used to preserve human bones and in cave paintings as a red pigment. Today, in addition to being an important source of mercury, it is also used in scientific instruments, electrical appliances, orthodontics...

The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a cardboard box. 4 cm square.

*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the photo)

    Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.