Cinnabar is translated from Arabic as "dragon blood" and has another name - cinnabarite.
Cinnabar contains 86.2% mercury. It easily melts, when the air is heated to 200C, the cinnabar completely evaporates, forming a pair of mercury and sulfur dioxide. Cinnabar only dissolves in "royal vodka".
The world's largest mercury deposit, Almaden, which is located in Spain, accounts for about 80% of the world's mercury mining. There are also the Nikitovsky deposit in Ukraine, the Idriya deposit in Italy, the New Almaden deposit in the USA, the Avala deposit in Yugoslavia. A large number of deposits in Central Asia, and the largest of them is in Kyrgyzstan and is called Khaidarkan. The second - Chauvai - less large, is located there. Tajikistan is famous for its deposit, called Adrasman, and there is also a large deposit in Chukotka in Russia.
Therapeutic and magical properties of cinnabar
Medical properties. Since cinnabar is a mercury sulphide, then it is not necessary to talk about its any medicinal properties. The consumption of the mineral inside can lead not only to serious poisoning, but even to death. However, in ancient times cinnabar in the East tried to cure such a complex disease as leprosy, and in Europe they tried to treat syphilis, but even very small doses led to severe poisoning and death of patients.
Magical properties. Cinnabar can feel all the experiences of a person, she not only feels, but also teaches how to better survive a difficult period. The miner tells his master how to behave himself so that he does not have any trouble. The properties of cinnabar are not only able to change the character of the owner, but also are capable of giving important life lessons.
Astrologers allow to carry a cinnabar to all zodiacal signs, except Scorpio. Particularly fond of the mineral is the Taurus. But it is worthwhile to know that the constant wearing of a product with a cinnabar can adversely affect the health status, and therefore it is necessary to wear vermilion only in the most difficult situations and wear it until the problem is resolved and the person will not come to an understanding of the situation as a whole.
Amulets and talismans. Cinnabar is an amulet of people who tend to dramatize everything, as well as those who repeatedly step on the same rake. The mineral is good as a talisman for both financiers and businessmen. But it must be remembered that wearing and using a product from cinnabar should be infrequent and only if necessary.