Malachite
12,00 € (inc. Vat)
Natural mineral pigment of high purity, known for its soft, natural green hue and its characteristic translucency in watercolour applications. The watercolours are handcrafted and hand-packaged under controlled environmental conditions, following traditional production methods.
Natural mineral pigment of high purity, known for its soft, natural green hue and its characteristic translucency in watercolour applications.
It is derived from the mineral malachite, a basic copper carbonate noted for its distinctive earthy sheen.
The watercolours are handcrafted and hand-packaged under controlled environmental conditions, following traditional production methods. Natural materials such as gum arabic, honey, and other traditional binders are used. They feature fine particle size and are distinguished by the stability and clarity of their colour.
- Alternative names: Copper Green, Mountain Green
• Chemical name: Basic copper carbonate
• Chemical formula: Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
• Colour Index: PG 39
• History of use: Known since antiquity; widely used in Egyptian, Roman, and Byzantine painting, as well as in medieval manuscripts.
• Radioactivity: Non-radioactive (laboratory verified)
• Toxicity: Moderately toxic (handle with care)
• Lightfastness (UV): 8 (excellent)
• Origin: Congo
| Βάρος | 2 ml (2 x 1,6 x 1 cm), 3 ml (3 x 1,8 x 1 cm) |
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