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Cinnabar

usgb/ˈsɪnəbɑːr/Volume
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Mineral Association

Cinnabar often indicates mercury mining, commonly used in the past.

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Mercury production at the site relied on the cinnabar veins.
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Not Edible

Despite its vibrant color, cinnabar is toxic and not related to cinnamon.

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Always handle cinnabar with care, as it's a source of poison, mercury.
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Historical Significance

Cinnabar was once prized for its beauty but now recognized for environmental hazards.

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Historic cinnabar mines are often environmental cleanup sites today.
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