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Cinnabar
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Toxicological Profile
Despite its aesthetic appeal, cinnabar is inherently toxic due to its mercury content. While the sulfide bond is relatively stable in ambient conditions, ingestion or chronic inhalation of fine particles leads to mercury poisoning. The neurological impact of chronic, low-level exposure to cinnabar dust, particularly among artisans, often manifests as a specific form of transient …