1, synonym: South Red Agate has always been loved by players for its high moisture content, strong glue texture and jade luster. At the same time, because it is a rare red gem, South Red Agate is also called Ruby! But nowadays, the ruby bracelets in the literary world are not only Nanhong, but also the forgotten cinnabar! Cinnabar, which also has a long history, is one of the few red gems!
2. Different characteristics: South red agate is bright in color, delicate in texture and very beautiful. Cinnabar is bright red, with huge particles and rocks around it. It is radiant and has excellent ornamental value. It has been listed as a tribute since the Tang dynasty and has been famous all over the world for thousands of years.
3. Different functions: Cinnabar is mainly used in traditional Chinese medicine for calming the nerves. It can also be used as a laser modulation crystal, which is one of the key materials of modern laser technology. Nanhong is mainly used to make jewelry, handicrafts, Wan Wen and ornaments. , and has a collection function.
4, the price is different: cinnabar is much cheaper than South Red Agate in price. Cinnabar is theoretically an ore, and Nanhong belongs to agate. Although agate does not belong to the category of precious stones, the hype in the past two years has kept the price of south red agate high, but at the same price, the quality of cinnabar will be higher than just one and a half stars!
5. Different places of origin: Different places of origin are one of the main differences between Nanhong and cinnabar. Nanhong is named after its early production in southern Xinjiang, which includes Yunnan, southern Sichuan, Qinghai and Gansu. Cinnabar is mainly produced in Wanshan, Tongren, eastern Guizhou.
6. Different colors: the colors of Nanhong and cinnabar are also different. Nanhong has bright color, delicate and moist texture and jade texture. Although the color of cinnabar is bright red, the texture of jade is slightly worse, and the feel is not as delicate as that of Nanhong.
7. Different ingredients: The difference between Nanhong and cinnabar lies in the different ingredients. The main component of Nanhong is silica, which is a colloidal condensate of silica. The main component of cinnabar is mercury sulfide, and at the same time it will be mixed with realgar, apatite, asphaltene and other substances.
8, the appearance is different: the south red agate is ruddy and restrained, and the cinnabar is enchanting and harsh. From the physical point of view of the material, Nanhong is transparent, heavy in proportion and high in hardness. Cinnabar is the opposite.
Wear cinnabar also have to pay attention to a problem:
Cinnabar is mainly formed by mercury sulfide. The artificially extracted cinnabar has no impurities and is crystal clear. Natural cinnabar has impurities and smells. After grinding cinnabar into powder with water, its toxicity is low, and it is generally used for a small amount of delicious food. The taking time should be in accordance with the doctor's advice and not excessive.
However, after cinnabar is prohibited from burning, gaseous cinnabar is highly toxic and harmful to human body. Be careful that excessive mercury is ingested into the body and becomes mercury poisoning. Therefore, when wearing cinnabar, remember not to touch important parts such as mouth and eyes. Natural cinnabar is basically odorless in sealed glass and will not affect human health. Proper use can detoxify and prevent corrosion. Some people also use cinnabar to make tea, but it is a three-point poison, and it is beneficial to use it correctly.