Can brain make up this red mineral? (8)

I believe the answer is:

cinnabar

(Other definitions for cinnabar that I've seen before include "Red mercury sulphide" , "Heavy red mineral containing mercury" , "Bright red mineral containing mercury" , "Brian can make vermilion pigment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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