manganese violet (pigment)

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Scope note
A synthetic pigment composed of a double salt of phosphoric acid with manganese and ammonium, first introduced in Germany in 1868 as Nuernberg violet. It has a deep rich violet hue, is lightfast, but has poor hiding power.
manganese violet
Accepted term: 27-Jan-2025