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Metacinnabar

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Named for the Greekmeta meaningwith, and cinnabar in allusion to the polymorphic relationship between the two minerals.
Type Locality:
ⓘRedington Mine (Boston Mine; Knoxville Mine; Excellsior Mine), Knoxville, Knoxville Mining District, Napa County, California, USA
Polymorph of:
Cinnabar,Hypercinnabar
Forms a series withtiemannite (HgSe) and perhaps partially withsphalerite.


Unique Identifiers
Type description reference:
Moore, G.E. (1870) Ueber das Vorkommen des amorphen Quecksilbersulfids in der Natur. Journal für Praktische Chemie: 110: 319-329.

Classification of Metacinnabar

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
C : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 1: 1 (and similar)
B : With Zn, Fe, Cu, Ag, etc.
Dana 8th ed.:
2.8.2.3

2 : SULFIDES
8 : AmXp, with m:p = 1:1
Hey's CIM Ref.:
3.5.3

3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
5 : Sulphides etc. of Hg and Tl

Mineral SymbolsJolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of Metacinnabar
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Dark red to black
Streak:
Black
Hardness:
3 onMohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
7.65 g/cm3 (Measured)    7.63 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of Metacinnabar

Crystallography of Metacinnabar
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Crystal Structure
Reference:
Moore, G.E. (1870) Ueber das Vorkommen des amorphen Quecksilbersulfids in der Natur. Journal für Praktische Chemie: 110: 319-329.

Synonyms of Metacinnabar

Other Language Names for Metacinnabar

Varieties of MetacinnabarKittliteAn Se-bearing metacinnabar.LeviglianiteZn-bearing variety of metacinnabar.SaukoviteCadmian metacinnabar.Selenium-bearing MetacinnabarA selenium-bearing variety of metacinnabar.

Relationship of Metacinnabar to other Species
Other Members of Sphalerite Group:
BrowneiteMnSIso.43m :F43m
ColoradoiteHgTeIso.43m :F43m
HawleyiteCdSIso.43m :F43m
Ishiharaite(Cu,Ga,Fe,In,Zn)SIso.43m :F43m
Rudashevskyite(Fe,Zn)SIso.43m :F43m
SphaleriteZnSIso.43m :F43m
StilleiteZnSeIso.43m :F43m
TiemanniteHgSeIso.43m :F43m

Common AssociatesTet.42m :I42m2.CB.OkruginiteCu2SnSe3Mon.m :Bb2.CB.HanswilkeiteKFeS2Mon. 2/m :B2/b2.CB.AuroselenideAuSeMon. 2/m :B2/m2.CB.Ruizhongite(Ag2◻)Pb3Ge2S8Iso.43m :I43d2.CB.AgmantiniteAg2MnSnS4Orth.2.CB.TolstykhiteAu3S4Te6Tric.1 :P12.CB.GachingiteAu(Te1-xSex)Orth.mmm(2/m2/m2/m)2.CB.05aHawleyiteCdSIso.43m :F43m2.CB.05UM1998-15-S:CuFeZnCu2Fe3Zn5S102.CB.05aColoradoiteHgTeIso.43m :F43m2.CB.05aTiemanniteHgSeIso.43m :F43m2.CB.05aSphaleriteZnSIso.43m :F43m2.CB.05bSakuraiite(Cu,Zn,Fe)3(In,Sn)S4Iso.2.CB.05cPolhemusite(Zn,Hg)STet.2.CB.05aRudashevskyite(Fe,Zn)SIso.43m :F43m2.CB.05aStilleiteZnSeIso.43m :F43m2.CB.05aIshiharaite(Cu,Ga,Fe,In,Zn)SIso.43m :F43m2.CB.07aUnnamed (Cu-Mn-Sn Sulphide)Cu2MnSnS42.CB.07aShenzhuangiteNiFeS2Tet.42m :I42d2.CB.10bTalnakhiteCu9(Fe,Ni)8S16Iso.43m :I43m2.CB.10bHaycockiteCu4Fe5S8Orth. 2222.CB.10aLenaiteAgFeS2Tet.42m :I42d2.CB.10aGalliteCuGaS2Tet.42m :I42d2.CB.10aRoquesiteCuInS2Tet.42m :I42d2.CB.10aEskeborniteCuFeSe2Tet.42m :P42c2.CB.10aUM1984-30-S:CuFeSnCu2Fe2Sn3S72.CB.10cOmariniiteCu8Fe2ZnGe2S12Orth. 222 :I2222.CB.10aChalcopyriteCuFeS2Tet.42m :I42d2.CB.10aUnnamed (Cu-Zn-In Sulphide)CuZn2InS42.CB.10bMooihoekiteCu9Fe9S16Tet.42m :P42m2.CB.10aLaforêtiteAgInS2Tet.42m :I42d2.CB.10bPutoraniteCu1.1Fe1.2S2Iso.m3m(4/m32/m) :Pn3m2.CB.15aVelikiteCu2HgSnS4Tet.4 :I42.CB.15cUM2006-11-S:CuFeGeZnCu8(Fe,Zn)3Ge2S12 (?)2.CB.15aHocartiteAg2(Fe2+,Zn)SnS4Tet.42m :I42m2.CB.15aKësteriteCu2ZnSnS4Tet.4 :I42.CB.15aPirquitasiteAg2ZnSnS4Tet.4 :I42.CB.15aStanniteCu2FeSnS4Tet.42m :I42m2.CB.15cStannoiditeCu+6Cu2+2(Fe2+,Zn)3Sn2S12Orth. 222 :I2222.CB.15bMohiteCu2SnS3Mon.2.CB.15aČernýiteCu2(Cd,Zn,Fe)SnS4Tet.42m :I42m2.CB.15aIdaiteCu5FeS6Hex.2.CB.15aFerrokësteriteCu2FeSnS4Tet.4 :I42.CB.15aKuramiteCu3SnS4Tet.42m :I42m2.CB.17a vArsenic-bearing RenieriteCu11GeAsFe4S162.CB.20MawsoniteCu6Fe2SnS8Tet.42m :P4m22.CB.20ChatkaliteCu6FeSn2S8Tet.42m :P4m22.CB.30FrieseiteAg2Fe5S8 (?)2.CB.30NekrasoviteCu26V2(Sn,As,Sb)6S32Iso.43m :P43n2.CB.30Argyropyritenear Ag2Fe7S112.CB.30MaikainiteCu20(Fe,Cu)6Mo2Ge6S32Iso.m3m(4/m32/m)2.CB.30ColusiteCu13VAs3S16Iso.43m :P43n2.CB.30GermaniteCu13Fe2Ge2S16Iso.43m :P43n2.CB.30GermanocolusiteCu26V2(Ge,As)6S32Iso.43m :P43m2.CB.30StibiocolusiteCu13V(Sb,Sn,As)3S16Iso.43m :P43m2.CB.30Ovamboite Cu20(Fe,Cu,Zn)6W2Ge6S32Iso.43m :P43n2.CB.35aMorozeviczite(Pb,Fe)3Ge1-xS4Iso.2.CB.35aRenierite(Cu1+,Zn)11Fe4(Ge4+,As5+)2S16Tet.42m :P42c2.CB.35aHemusiteCu6SnMoS8Iso.2.CB.35bCatamarcaiteCu6GeWS8Hex. 6mm :P63mc2.CB.35aVincienniteCu+7Cu2+3Fe2+2Fe3+2Sn(As,Sb)S16Tet.2.CB.35aKiddcreekiteCu6SnWS8Iso.43m :F43m2.CB.35aPolkovicite(Fe,Pb)3(Ge,Fe)1-xS4Iso.2.CB.40LautiteCuAsSOrth.mmm(2/m2/m2/m) :Pnma2.CB.42LingbaoiteAgTe3Trig. 3m :R3m2.CB.45CadmoseliteCdSeHex. 6mm :P63mc2.CB.45RambergiteMnSHex. 6mm :P63mc2.CB.45Buseckite(Fe,Zn,Mn)SHex. 6mm :P63mc2.CB.45MaletoyvayamiteAu3Se4Te6Tric.1 :P12.CB.45GreenockiteCdSHex. 6mm :P63mc2.CB.45Wurtzite(Zn,Fe)SHex. 6mm :P63mc2.CB.47MurchisiteCr5S6Trig.3m(32/m) :P31c2.CB.50ZincselenideZnSe2.CB.50WassoniteTiSTrig.3m(32/m) :R3m2.CB.52DzhezkazganiteReMoCu2PbS6 ?Trig. 3m :R3m2.CB.55bIsocubaniteCuFe2S3Iso.m3m(4/m32/m) :Fm3m2.CB.55aCubaniteCuFe2S3Orth.mmm(2/m2/m2/m)2.CB.60RaguiniteTlFeS2Orth.2.CB.60PicotpauliteTlFe2S3Orth.mmm(2/m2/m2/m) :Cmcm2.CB.65ArgentopyriteAgFe2S3Mon. 2/m2.CB.65SternbergiteAgFe2S3Orth.mmm(2/m2/m2/m)2.CB.70SulvaniteCu3VS4Iso.43m :P43m2.CB.75VulcaniteCuTeOrth.mmm(2/m2/m2/m)2.CB.80EmpressiteAgTeOrth.mmm(2/m2/m2/m)2.CB.85MuthmanniteAuAgTe2Mon. 2/m :P2/m

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    • References for MetacinnabarⓘSolghoi Hg occurrenceOrris et al. (2002)
    Argentina
     
    Brodtkorb (2002)Zappettini et al. (2014)de Brodtkorb+3 other references
    Australia
     
    R. Bottrill+1 other referenceBirch (2003)Simpson (1948)
    Austria
     
    Niedermayr et al. (1995)Kolitsch et al. (2010)Neschen (n.d.)Paar et al. (1978)+1 other referenceC.Auer (2016)Schachinger et al. (2015)Schachinger et al. (2014)Poeverlein (1987)+1 other referenceR.Poeverlein (2016)R.Poeverlein (2016)R.Poeverlein (2016)Auer (2023)Bojar (1998)Meixner (1980)+2 other referencesSchachinger et al. (2014)Schnorrer et al. (2002)
    Bulgaria
     
    Dimitrova+4 other references
    China
     
    Yuanzhen Zhang et al. (1992)brightrich.com (2009)Denghong Wang et al. (2012)Wang et al. (2023)Zhenhua Ding et al. (2004)Zhengxiang Bao (1983)Boyi Liang and Zhenru Zhang (1988)Zhongqi Huang (1991)+1 other referenceShaoxiang Yang and Ketong Lao (2007)Zhengxiang Bao (1983)National Geological Archives of China ...National Geological Archives of China ...Huiqin Zuo et al. (1991)Wenhui Qiu (1985)Hou et al. (2007)Su Sun (1993)
    Czech Republic
     
    Pauliš
    Ecuador
     
    an NI 43-101 Technical Report prepared ...+1 other reference
    Europe
     
    ATANASSOVA+1 other reference
    Georgia
     
    Gruzdev et al. (1975)+2 other references
    Germany
     
    Dutrizac J E (1981)M Kampf collectionHartmut Hensel collectionHeidtke (2001)Hartmut Hensel CollectionHartmut Hensel CollectionHeidtke (2001)Heidtke (2001)Schnorrer (1993)
    Hungary
     
    collection: Herman Ottó MuseumOres in the Bátori Cave and ...
    Iran
     
    Asadi et al. (2000)
    Ireland
     
    Steed et al. (1986)+1 other reference
    Italy
     
    Capitanio A. (2000)Stara et al. (1996)- (n.d.)Baccos (1966)De Michele (1974)Baccos (1967)+4 other referencesGatti (1965)Bonifazi (2020)+1 other referenceR. angelillis - Un escursione alla miniera cinabrifera di Ripa (Lucca)D'Achiardi et al. (1876)+2 other referencesBiagioni et al. (2009)Mariani P. et al. (1975)Meli R. (Val d'Orcia, Siena)Baccos (1967)
    Japan
     
    Yajima (1960)Yajima (1960)Masutomi Museum specimen (Kyoto)Yajima (1960)+1 other reference- (n.d.)+1 other reference- (n.d.)- (2005)Geology and Mineral Resources of Japan (Geological Survey of Japan, 1960)+1 other reference- (n.d.)+1 other reference
    Kyrgyzstan
     
    Kolesar et al. (1993)+1 other referenceKolesar et al. (1993)+2 other references
    Malaysia
     
    Yajima (1960)
    Mexico
     
    Sheppard (1852)Gallagher et al. (1948)Panczner (1987)Panczner (1987)Gallagher et al. (1948)+1 other referencePanczner (1987)Frank Keutsch collection analysis and ...Rocks & Minerals (Jan. 1999)Panczner (1987)Panczner (1987)Clark (1993)
    Mongolia
     
    Pavlova et al. (2009)Pavlova et al. (2009)
    Morocco
     
    Barral et al. (2009)
    Namibia
     
    Gebhard (1999)
    New Zealand
     
    R. Martin (NZ)
    North Macedonia
     
    Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data
    Poland
     
    Sachs A. 1906: Die Bodenschätze ...
    Romania
     
    Dr. Günter Grundmann collectionHirtopanu et al. (2013)Ed.:Szakáll S.-Kristály ...1-Rădulescu Dan
    Russia
     
    Pavlova et al. (2009)Pavlova et al. (2009)Pavlova et al. (2009)Belogub et al. (2003)+2 other referencesOkruginActive Volcanoes of KamchatkaBelogub et al. (2008)Anthony et al. (1990)+1 other referencePavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)Sokol et al. (2021)Kasatkin et al. (2018)+3 other referencesPervukhina et al. (1999)+1 other referencePekov (1998)+1 other reference
    Serbia
     
    Slobodan A. Radosavljević et al. (2013)Radosavljević+3 other references
    Slovakia
     
    Koděra (1986)Koděra (1986)Háber et al. (SGR)Pauliš et al. (2002)Háber et al. (SGR)Koděra (1986)Koděra (1986)Duda et. all.Ďuďa R. (2001)PaulišKoděra (1986)ĎuďaKoděra (1986)
    Slovenia
     
    Bancroft et al. (1991)+2 other referencesScopolia - Journal of the Slovenian ...
    South Africa
     
    Cairncross et al. (1995)
    Spain
     
    Mendoza et al. (2006)+1 other referenceCesar Menor SalvanCalvo (2003)Sainz de Baranda Graf et al. (2019)Fabre (n.d.)Olia et al. (1990)+1 other referenceMiras (1991)+1 other reference
    Tajikistan
     
    Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
    Turkey
     
    Özgür et al. (1997)Mehmet Yildiz and Edgar H. Bailey (1978)Mehmet Yildiz and Edgar H. Bailey (1978)
    Turkmenistan
     
    Onac (2025)fadr.msu.ru (1998)
    UK
     
    Kingsbury (1968)+1 other reference
    Ukraine
     
    Geologiya rtutnyhmestorogdeniy i proyavleniy Ukrainy (Geology of mercurial deposits and ore occurences in Ukraine)[World of Stones 12:20]Pekov (1998)
    USA
     
    - (2008)Anthony et al. (1995)Anthony et al. (1995)Lausen (1926)+1 other referenceKeith (1978)Galbraith (1947)+1 other referenceMRDS file #10040371.MRDS file #10040378.Orr (1990)Lausen (1926)+1 other reference- (2005)- (2005)- (2005)Rocks & Min.: 63:110.- (2005)- (2005)Roberts et al. (2003)- (2005)- (2005)- (2005)Rocks & Minerals (1988)+1 other referenceRocks & Minerals (1988)+1 other reference- (2005)- (2005)- (2005)- (2005)- (2005)Becker (1888b)+1 other referenceRoss (1940a)+2 other referencesPampeyan (1963)+1 other reference- (2005)- (2005)Waring (1919)+3 other referencesNorman (1951)+1 other referenceWarner (1930)+1 other referencewww.mineralsocal.org (1999)+1 other reference- (2005)Mineral News: 16 (9)+2 other referencesHill (1972)+2 other referencesPemberton (1983)+1 other referenceBailey (1942)+2 other referencesBailey (1942)+3 other references- (2005)Yates (1946)+2 other referencesHanks (1884)+3 other referencesRocks & Minerals: 19: 40-41+3 other referencesEcon Geol (1988)+1 other referenceBecker (1888b)+2 other referencesForstner (1903)+1 other referenceDickson et al. (1959)+1 other referencewww.mineralsocal.org (1999)Raab et al. (1969)+2 other references- (2005)Forstner (1903)+1 other referenceHolmes (1965)+3 other referencesPemberton (1983)+1 other referenceMelville (1890)+3 other referencesMurdoch (1966)Kim et al. (2004)USBM IC8252+7 other referencesRocks & Min.: 18:307.Genth (1892)+1 other referenceYates (1945)+3 other referencesYates (1945)+2 other referencesRansome (1939)+4 other referencesBecker (1888b)+3 other referencesDunning+1 other reference- (2005)Murdoch (1966)+3 other references- (2005)Murdoch (1966)Rogers (1912)+1 other referenceBradley (1918)+1 other referenceDavis (1966)+2 other referencesMining and Scientific Press (1904)+1 other reference- (2005)- (2005)DunningDavis (1955)+4 other referencesPemberton (1983)+1 other referenceMelville (1890)+2 other referencesMelville (1890)+1 other referenceBailey (1942)+3 other referencesHobson (1890)+3 other referencesBradley (1918)+3 other referencesPemberton (1983)+1 other referenceWright et al. (1930)+5 other referencesPemberton (1983)+1 other referenceForstner (1903)+2 other referencesCommittee et al. (1989)Forstner (1903)+4 other referencesCrawford (1894)+1 other referenceHanks (1884)+4 other referencesReam (1995)Leonard et al. (1978)+1 other referenceTravis Olds collectionCastor et al. (2004)Castor et al. (2004)- (2005)- (2005)LaPointe et al. (199)Castor et al. (2004)- (2005)NBMG Open File report 83-9LaPointe et al. (199)Castor et al. (2004)Vikre (1985)+1 other referenceCastor et al. (2004)- (2005)- (2005)Castor et al. (2004)U.S.G.S. Bulletin 973E+2 other referencesCastor et al. (2004)Castor et al. (2004)Castor et al. (2004)- (2005)Kleinhampl et al. (1984)John et al. (1989)Castor et al. (2004)- (2005)J.V. Tingley and J. Quade (1986)+3 other references- (2005)- (2005)Castor et al. (2004)Castor et al. (2004)- (2005)- (2005)- (2005)- (2005)- (2005)USGS Bull 969- (2005)- (2005)Natural History Museum Vienna collection (catalogued in 1937)- (2005)- (2005)Smith (1991)Price (1983)Origlieri (1990)- (2005)- (2005)Mccaskey+1 other referenceBullock (1981)Bullock (1981)Bullock (1981)+1 other referenceHayden et al. (2005)Cannon (1975)Cannon (1975)+1 other reference- (2005)tin.er.usgs.gov (n.d.)
    Uzbekistan
     
    Minerals of Uzbekistan (1975)
    The Moon
     
    Rybchuk A.P. et al. (2019)
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