Cinnabar

Cinnabar specimens for sale

123 for sale · $100–$5,000 USD

145 in the gallery

Cinnabar is a mercury sulfide mineral that forms vibrant red to brownish-red crystals and masses. It commonly appears as massive to prismatic aggregates with a resinous to adamantine luster, and rich, saturated red hues that make it instantly recognizable. Fine specimens can come from historic mercury mines and classic localities around the world, including notable occurrences in China, Spain, Germany, Mexico, and the United States, where oxidized zones and hydrothermal settings have produced well-formed crystals and thick crusts.

Formula
HgS
Rarity
Common
Stability
Moderately Stable
Collector interest
Very High Interest
Classification notes
Sulfide mineral; mercury sulfide (HgS)

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Collectors value cinnabar for its striking color, dramatic crystal habit, and the historical associations with mercury mining. While the mineral is relatively soft and has limited long-range stability in ambient conditions, good display pieces with sharp, well-formed crystals or pleasing botryoidal masses remain highly sought after by enthusiasts and cabinet collectors alike.