What's the difference between Nanhong and cinnabar?

First, the origins are different.

1, Nanhong: Nanhong is named after being produced in southern China, including Yunnan, southern Sichuan, Qinghai and Gansu.

2. Cinnabar: mainly produced in Wanshan, Tongren, eastern Guizhou.

Second, the characteristics are different.

1, Nanhong:? South red agate is bright in color, delicate in texture and very beautiful.

2. Cinnabar: bright red color, huge particles, surrounded by rocks, radiant, excellent ornamental. It has been listed as a tribute since the Tang dynasty and has been famous all over the world for thousands of years.

Third, the roles are different.

1, Nanhong: generally made into ornaments.

2, cinnabar: Chinese medicine is used to soothe the nerves, soothe the nerves, care for madness, taste sweet, slightly cold, and the fire is poisonous; Used for art appreciation, seal paperweight, etc.