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Cinnabar: History, Meaning & Healing Properties The mercury-containing mineral cinnabar has been mined since ancient times and historically used to create deep red dyes. Centuries-old lacquerware from Song dynasty China is still vibrant today thanks to cinnabar dyeing. The use of this mineral as a dye has largely been discontinued since its toxicity was discovered, though it is still mined as a mercury source. Healing Properties Cinnabar is believed by some to purify the mind and body &mdas …