AZURITE, mineral, russian pigment

Azurite is a naturally occurring blue basic copper carbonate. The color of the pigment largely depends on the size and surface structure of the mineral. Our workers perform elutriation and flotation of the raw material, to obtain a more intense tone.

•Chemical description: Mineral. Basic copper carbonate.
•Chemical formula: Cu3 (CO3) 2(OH)2
• Light fastness – 8
•Alkali resistance:5
•Resistance to acids:4
•Suitable for Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolour/Gouache