Crystal

Cinnabar

Hingula

Trigonal, Mohs 2.5

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Essence

Red mercury sulphide — historic vermilion pigment (toxic). It works through the Root chakra (Muladhara), the seat of physical safety, material groundedness, and the body's relationship with earth. Under Mars (Mangal)'s influence, alchemical transformation; merchant's stone. Reach for it when navigating transformation, vitality.

Anchors

Planetary rulerMars(Mangal)
Primary chakraRoot(Muladhara)
Indications
transformationvitality
ChemistryHgS · Trigonal · Mohs 2.5

Sourcing

Spanish (Almadén) historic; Chinese, US deposits; bright red mercury sulphide; highly toxic.

Classical lineage

Classical Vedic literature does not specifically reference this stone. Modern usage is grounded in mineralogical observation and energetic-tradition practice.

Ritual of care

CleansingMoonlight or cool water

Gentle cleansing removes accumulated energy between uses

ChargingMoonlight
Wear dayTuesday

Tuesday is Mangal's day — Martian courage is most accessible

Metal pairingCopper

Pairs with