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Brief description of Cobalt green:
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| A semi-transparent green pigment of limited hiding power discovered by Rinmann in 1780. Due to its permanence it can be used in all painting techniques. |
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Pronounciation:
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ko • bawlt green
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Word origin:
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The name "Cobalt green" comes from From Middle High German kobolt = an underground goblin (cobalt was thought to be detrimental to silver ores).
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Chemical name:
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Cobalt(II)-oxide-zinc(II)-oxide
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A painted swatch of Cobalt green:
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