Cinnabar Crystal

Size: 6.5x2.5x4.5 cms

Weight: 75 grams

Location: Spain

Product Description:

A vibrant mineral specimen featuring cinnabar, a mercury sulfide mineral, showcasing a striking red color and crystalline formation.

Geological Information:

- Location: Spain (notably in the provinces of Almería and Murcia)
- Type: Cinnabar (Mercury Sulfide, HgS)
- Formation: Hydrothermal veins in volcanic and sedimentary rocks, specifically in the Callovian-Tithonian deposits
- Color: Bright red to scarlet
- Hardness: 2-2.5 on the Mohs scale
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Formation Process: Low-temperature hydrothermal activity and precipitation of mercury and sulfur ions resulted in the formation of cinnabar.
- Age: Jurassic-Cretaceous boundary, approximately 145-100 million years old
- Occurrence: Found in limited quantities, primarily in the southeastern regions of Spain, particularly in the Almería and Murcia provinces.

This detailed description highlights the natural beauty, unique features, and geological significance of Cinnabar Crystal from Spain, showcasing its rarity and mineralogical importance.