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Cinnabar
- Material
- MINERAL/ROCK-CINNABAR;
- Description
- Cinnabar sample is larger, jagged mineral with transparent to opaque in color with red scarlet streaks throughout with a dull luster. '2' is numbered in black lettering on a white circle on one of jagged sides. On opposite side, written in black ink is 'CINNABAR ________', the rest is not legible.
- Other Names
- Ore Sample
- Category
- ROCKS AND MINERALS
- Sub-Category
- MINERAL, METALLIC
- Description
- Cinnabar sample is larger, jagged mineral with transparent to opaque in color with red scarlet streaks throughout with a dull luster. '2' is numbered in black lettering on a white circle on one of jagged sides. On opposite side, written in black ink is 'CINNABAR ________', the rest is not legible.
- History Of Use
- Sample of cinnabar was found at Pinchi Lake. Cinnabar forms around volcanic vents and hot springs. It may occur in mineral veins and in sedimentary rocks associated with recent volcanic activity.
- Material
- MINERAL/ROCK-CINNABAR;
- Width
- 13
- Length
- 15.5
- Depth
- 12
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1987.19.1
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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