What is another word for cinnabars?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪnɐbˌɑːz] (IPA) 
Cinnabars are a bright reddish-orange mineral that is often used in pigments and ornaments. They are also known as vermilion, mercury sulfide, and Chinese red. Vermilion is a bright scarlet pigment that has been used in art and calligraphy for centuries. It was made by grinding cinnabar into a fine powder. Mercury sulfide is the chemical composition of cinnabar and is a naturally occurring mineral. Chinese red is a term used to describe the bright red color that was often used in traditional Chinese paintings. Whether you call it cinnabar, vermilion, mercury sulfide, or Chinese red, this mineral has been valued for its bright color for centuries.
