Cinnabar
Cinnabar is a mineral with the chemical formula HgS. It has a Mohs hardness of 2 - 2.5 and mercury-like, submetallic luster.
Cinnabar properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | HgS |
| Mohs hardness | 2 - 2.5 |
| Luster | Mercury-like, submetallic |
| Typical colors | Bright red to dark red, occasionally yellow or gray |
| Formation | Typically found in hydrothermal veins and hot springs |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2–2.5 — very soft
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