Cinnabar Xl. on Dolomite
"Nice deep red crystal of cinnabar situated on a white dolomite matrix. In the fourteenth century, alchemists believed they could miraculously transform ordinary metals into silver and gold with the help of the mineral cinnabar. Consequently, this purple-red derivative of mercury was highly coveted by medieval nobility."
Location: Fenghuang, Hunan Province, ChinaSize: 7.4 x 5.4 x 3 cm.Weight: 0.5 lbs.Quantity Available: 1
Price:$265.00
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