Mercury metal

National Geographic, October 1972 “Fluid as water, brilliant as silver, heavier than lead, mercury spills through a mine worker’s fingers. A unique element - the only metal that is liquid at room...

Description and origins of Poster sample, a sample of the element Mercury in the Periodic Table.

You can even lick it, though we do not recommend it.

Nutrition experts often recommend seafood for kids and pregnant mothers since it is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, omega 3 fatty acids, and proteins. Despite being a rich source of nutrients, studies show that some types of seafood contain mercury, a substance that can impair the development of fetus’ nervous system. Mercury has a similar effect for kids aged below six years.

Why is liquid mercury so damn weird? Here's a brief history of the alien metal that contains multitudes.

Here are 10 interesting mercury element facts, including its properties, uses, history, and sources.

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Metals have held symbolism since ancient times. Here's a look at some of the most popular metals and what they represent spiritually.

Almadén Mine, Almadén, Ciudad Real, Castilla La Mancha, Spain - Fantastic specimen with hundreds of shiny, metallic mercury drops on dark red cinnabar. You know that mercury is liquid in room temperature. So the drops will surely move while the specimen is shipped. You can just pour the drops back on the specimen. But be careful: it can also turn into poisonous vapor. Always keep in a closed box. I had this one in a fridge.

Liquid mercury