Mercury

A variety of Minerals

What is Mercury?

Mercury usually refers to: Mercury (planet), the nearest planet to the Sun Mercury (element), a metallic chemical element with the symbol 'Hg' Mercury (mythology), a Roman god Mercury may also refer to:

Uses & Applications

Archer Maclean's Mercury, a 2005 PlayStation Portable video game Mercury (cipher machine), a 1950s British cipher machine Mercury (name), (includes a list of people with that surname or given name) Mercury (pigeon), a bird honoured for bravery during World War II Mercury (satellite), a series of American spy satellites Mercury Boulevard in Virginia, United States Mercury Cinema, a theatre in Adelaide, Australia Operation Mercury, codename for the German invasion of Crete during World War II Project Mercury, a United States human spaceflight program, 1958-1963 Shuttle America's callsign The Mercury Mall, a shopping centre in Romford, England

Mercury Market Value Calculator

Estimate the market value of Mercury using size, quality, and finish. This preview calculator is for quick context and is not a formal appraisal.

Preview only. Full pricing comps and valuation report in the app.

Mercury Localities Map

See where Mercury is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.

Map preview
North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin

Interactive map layers and collecting notes are available in the app.

Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color
Tin white
Density
13.596 g/cm³
Streak
Could not be powdered

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula
Hg
Elements
Hg

Also Known As

MercuryNative MercuryQuicksilver
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