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How is mercury obtained and separated from other nearby substances?​

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How is mercury obtained and separated from other nearby substances?

Mercury is formed in a sulfide ore known as cinnabar. The ore is crushed and then heated in a furnace which vaporizes the mercury inside it. In this way, Mercury is obtained!

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