How common is mercury the element?

Answer 1

Mercury is an extremely rare element in the Earth's crust. However, its ores (mainly the red colored ore called "cinnabar") are extremely concentrated as it does not react to form may minerals.

It is found in young mountain areas where deep seated rocks have been brought to the surface and deposits are found in Peru, Mexico, The US, Spain, Italy, China, Kyrgyzstan and Slovenia.

Answer 2

Mercury is a relatively rare element found in the Earth's crust. It is considered less common than elements like iron, aluminum, and oxygen. However, due to its unique properties and various industrial applications, it remains an important element globally.

Answer 3

depends on what you mean by rare. In its compounds, it not very rare. But if you mean if its rare as in if the pure element occurs naturally, then its EXTREMELY rare.

Answer 4

however rare it is which is rare but not so rare which know its rare but you are rare and rare is common and this is rare which is ULTRA RARE not, its common

Answer 5

Approx. 0,06 mg/kg in the Earth crust.