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Cinnabar, Dolomite, Quartz

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Russell E. Behnke
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Cinnabar twin with dolomite and quartz, 9 cm, from the Tongren mine, Tongren County, Guizhou, China; acquired directly from the mine in 1978. Photo by Russell E. Behnke.

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Species
Cinnabar, Dolomite, QuartzAbout Cinnabar →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
China, Guizhou, Tongren MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 45

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Cinnabar
Mineral guide
Learn about Cinnabar
vivid scarlet crystals with adamantine luster; brittle yet prized, often on white carbonate, from historic mines and modern Chinese localities.
Cinnabar
Regional guide
Cinnabar from Tongren Mine, Guizhou, China
Tongren Mine, Guizhou: vivid cherry-red HgS crystals, sharp lustrous rhombs on dolomite or quartz, prized for backlit glow and sculptural clarity.