Mercury

This element is a complex metal that has much visual imagery associated with it, but the traditional alchemical symbol is the most iconic. The association with the planet Mercury (and hence astrology) is perhaps where many people will have seen this symbol used before. The dragon or serpent in the background is derived from early alchemical drawings and is often seen in association with the element.

© Murray Robertson - Mercury from a visual interpretation of the periodic table of elements, available from http://www.rsc.org/visualelements

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[selenahat]

U used mercury to Make the symbol of the planet mercury?