Mercury and sulfur is the main mineral of ____________.
A
temperate region
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B
volcanic regions of the Mediterranean sea
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C
Ukraine
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D
None of thses
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Solution
The correct option is B volcanic regions of the Mediterranean sea
Mercury and sulfur is the main mineral of volcanic regions of the Mediterranean sea.
Cinnabar has been found in locations worldwide, usually near the earth's surface in areas of moderate volcanic activity. It tends to be associated with hot springs, deposited by superheated water laden with elements like sulfur and mercury.
Cinnabar is a toxic mercury sulfide mineral with a chemical composition of HgS. It is the only important ore of mercury. It has a bright red color that has caused people to use it as a pigment and carve it into jewelry and ornaments for thousands of years in many parts of the world.