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There are several types of mercury. They include metallic mercury, and both inorganic and organic mercury compounds. Many of these forms are found in our environment, however, the most common natural forms include metallic mercury, mercury sulfide, mercuric chloride, and methylmercury (http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp46.html).
Mercury Mercury is an element and a metal that is found in air, water, and soil. It exists in three forms that have different properties, usage, and toxicity. The three forms are called elemental (or metallic) mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds. Elemental mercury is liquid at room temperature.