atacamite (pigment)

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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.
atacamite
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024