atacamite (pigment)
- Scope note
- A pigment ranging in color from muted green to a blackish green that has been found on sculptures, manuscripts, and frescoes. It derives from a green mineral composed of copper oxychloride occurring naturally in oxidation zones of copper deposits or as chloride corrosion on copper and bronze.
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024