Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c47.40
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c47.40
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*Cinnabar* : HgS. Only common mineral of mercury. Bright red to reddish brown in colour and vermilion streak. Occurs in slates, shales, sandstones, mixed with clay, bitumen. Major occurrence in Spain, Dutch Guiana, China etc. The name ‘cinnabar’ is supposed to come from India, where it is applied to the red resin, dragon's blood, zinzifrah in Persian.