Natural pigment-Chlorite tobacco

A metamorphic rock, the main component is hornblende. Color is similar to mica.

Description: 

Color: tobacco green

Chemical description: hornblende. Chemical formula: NACA ₂ (MA, Fe) ₄ (Al, Fe) (OH, F) ₂ (Al ₂ Si ₆ O ₂₂ )

Light resistance: 8

Alkali resistance: 5

Acid resistance:5

Form: powder

Coverage: medium

Used for techniques: acrylic, tempera, watercolor, gouache, fresc, ceramic

The pigment was made by crushing and grinding. There may be insight uncrushed mineral in the package.

Pigments may contain harmful substances, so remember about safety rules.

Safety rules

- use eye and hand protection,

- cover the respiratory tract, do not eat,

- keep away from children,

- wash your eyes in case the pigment gets into your eyes