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Cinnabar Mineral Form and Mercury Mechanics!!!!

I would like to suggest expanding the use of cinnabar in Minecraft by giving it a more mineral-based progression instead of being just a solid decorative block.

Cinnabar is a real mineral, so it would be great if it could generate in a more natural form, similar to how amethyst works. Instead of only having a full block, there could be different stages or variants of cinnabar embedded in cinnabar block. 

These mineral variants would generate naturally in sulfur caves, appearing as part of the cave walls rather than as separate structures. This would make exploration feel more immersive and realistic.

Additionally, cinnabar could have a functional use:

Extracting mercury. Players could obtain mercury from cinnabar using a furnace or another processing method. Mercury could then be used for future mechanics, such as crafting, redstone-related features, or other unique gameplay systems.

This would give cinnabar both decorative and practical value, while also making it feel more connected to real-world geology and Minecraft’s progression system.

 

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  • March 22, 2026 19:12
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  Heck yes! And mercury has real life uses:

  Common Industrial and Functional Uses

  • Measurement Devices: Used in thermometers, manometers, and barometers due to its high density and uniform expansion.
  • Lighting: Essential in fluorescent lamps and mercury vapor lights, where electricity produces ultraviolet light to create visible light.
  • Electrical Applications: Used in switches and relays (e.g., thermostats) because it conducts electricity and stays liquid, making it ideal for making/breaking circuits.
  • Gold Mining: Employed in artisanal gold mining to form an amalgam that separates gold from ore.
  • Industrial Chemicals: Used as a cathode in the electrolysis process to produce chlorine and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda). 
     

  Chemical and Niche Uses

  • Dental Amalgam: Used in dental fillings, mixing with silver, tin, and copper.
  • Laboratories: Used in specialized tools like mercury electrodes and polarography.
  • Compounds: Mercury salts (e.g., mercuric chloride) are used in batteries, fungicides, and pigments.
  • Traditional/Folk Uses: Used in certain cultural practices (like parad in India) or as an ingredient in specific traditional medicines, despite safety regulations.