1, mineral cinnabar: This is a naturally occurring cinnabar, mainly composed of mercury sulfide minerals. It is usually red or orange-red because it contains mercury and sulfide. Mineral cinnabar was widely used in medicine, dyes and decorations in ancient times.
2. Artificial cinnabar: Artificial cinnabar is synthesized by chemical methods, usually made of mercury sulfide compounds. Its color and properties are similar to those of natural cinnabar, but it is sometimes used in laboratory and industrial applications.
3. Red cinnabar ink: This is a special kind of cinnabar, which is usually used in calligraphy and painting. It is a mixture of cinnabar and binder, forming a rich red ink, which is suitable for brush calligraphy.
Characteristics and uses of cinnabar
First, the characteristics of cinnabar: Cinnabar is a common mineral, also known as Cinnabar. Bright colors and beautiful appearance. Cinnabar is usually bright red or orange red. Its color is bright and its luster is very uniform.
Second, the use of cinnabar
1. Medicine, art and culture: In ancient times, cinnabar was used as a part of herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine to treat various diseases. However, cinnabar is no longer used as a pharmaceutical ingredient in modern medicine because it contains toxic mercury. In China, cinnabar is widely used in painting, calligraphy and seal making. It is used to make ink, seal oil and pigment.
2. Cosmetics: In ancient times, cinnabar, as a part of facial cosmetics, added rosy color to the face. However, due to its toxicity, it is no longer recommended.
3. Safety: Cinnabar contains mercury, which is a toxic metal. Therefore, cinnabar is no longer used in modern medicine and cosmetics industry because its toxicity may have adverse effects on human health. Although cinnabar was widely used in medicine and cosmetics in ancient times, its modern usage has been greatly reduced because of its toxic mercury component, and it is no longer used in medicine or cosmetics internally.