Cinnabar and Stibnite – Natural History Museum, London

🪨 Cinnabar and Stibnite – Natural History Museum, London

Cinnabar is a mineral with an incredibly rich red color—it's from cinnabar that people have extracted mercury for thousands of years. In Ancient Rome, it was so highly valued that it was used as paint for the walls of imperial palaces.

Stibnite is one of the most beautiful minerals in the world—its long, silvery crystals look like something from another planet. In Ancient Egypt, it was used as a cosmetic—the famous black eye paint of the pharaohs was made from it.

This digital photo was taken at the famous Natural History Museum in London and captures both minerals in stunning detail. Ideal for lovers of science, nature, and unique facts.

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