Chinese cinnabar (cinnabar/shinsha) 7.470ct loose stone

Cinnabar is a mineral characterized by its vivid red color, and is also called "cinnabar" after its origin in Chenzhou, China. This mineral, consisting of mercury and sulfur, is characterized by its extremely heavy specific gravity of 8.09. It is often mined together with quartz and other stones, and gem-quality cinnabar is extremely rare. It was loved by alchemists as the "philosopher's stone" and was also used as a traditional Chinese medicine. In ancient China and India, it was considered an elixir of immortality and longevity, and there is a famous anecdote about Emperor Qin Shi Huang taking it.
The mercury sulfide in cinnabar is not easily soluble in water, so it is safe in small amounts. The red color of cinnabar is also used as a pigment, and was also used in vermilion ink for Japanese paintings. However, it will turn black when exposed to light, so store it away from ultraviolet rays. This is a large cabochon cut of 7 carats.

Type: Loose (natural stone)
Stone name: Cinnabar
Weight: 7.470ct
・Size: 8.6 x 6.9 mm
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・Accessories: Caratz quality guarantee, loose case (if it does not fit, a clear zip case)

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