Armenian Mineral Sampler
Natural Pigments has created a set of five mineral pigments from the diverse geology of Armenia. The stackable container saves working space, is easy to use, and makes an attractive gift.
Natural Pigments has created a set of five mineral pigments from the diverse geology of Armenia. The stackable container saves working space, is easy to use, and makes an attractive gift.
The raw materials for our Armenian earth pigments are extracted from various provinces of Armenia. Pigments from some of these ancient sites were used on early ceramics and religious iconography from prehistory to Byzantium.
The sampler includes 20ml each of the following pigments:
| Rublev Colours Armenian Mineral Sampler | ||
| Pigment | Item No. | Color Name and Description |
 | 423-2010 | Tavush Transparent Green Earth is the greenish mineral celadonite—a phyllosilicate of hydrated iron potassium silicate containing small amounts of aluminum, calcium, magnesium, sodium, and numerous trace elements. It is a green mineral that looks like tiny flakes of the mineral mica or small lumps of clay. The color of celadonite varies considerably from pale green, bright green, bluish-green, olive-green, and black-green, depending upon its constituent elements. Rublev Colours Tavush Green Earth is from the Idzhevanskoe deposit, Idzhevan, Tavush province of Armenia. This is a much more transparent green earth than Tavsh Green Earth. |
 | 433-2510 | Yellow Travertine is a type of limestone that is formed by mineral deposits of calcite from natural springs. Rublev Colours Yellow Travertine contains small amounts of iron oxide that impart a pale yellow-beige tint. The mineral is extracted from deposits in the Lori Province of Armenia, on the slopes of Lalvar mountain. |
 | 441-1210 | Orange Travertine is a type of limestone that is formed by mineral deposits of calcite from natural springs. Rublev Colours Orange Travertine contains small amounts of iron oxide that impart an orange tint. The mineral is extracted from deposits in the Lori Province of Armenia, on the slopes of Lalvar mountain. |
 | 453-1510 | Violet Grey Lalvarit (or Lalvarite) is a type of andesite rock that originates from lava flows. This igneous rock is grey but due to iron and manganese oxide impurities, it has a unique violet tint. The mineral is extracted from deposits in the Lori Province of Armenia, on the slopes of Lalvar mountain. |
 | 453-1610 | Red Barite is a natural mineral composed of barite with various amounts of hematite, quartz, and clay. The colorant in Red Barite is hematite or red iron oxide, which is one of the most stable pigments known to humans. The mineral is extracted from deposits in the vicinity of Akhtala, a town and municipal community in the Lori Province of Armenia, located along the Shamlugh river, on the slopes of Lalvar mountain. |
Health and Safety
Based on the toxicological review, there are no acute or known chronic health hazards with the anticipated use of this product. Always protect yourself against potentially unknown chronic hazards of this and other chemical products by avoiding ingestion, excessive skin contact, and inhalation of spraying mists, sanding dust, and concentrated vapors. Contact us for further information or consult the MSDS for more information.
| SKU | 401-1132 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rublev Colours |
| Vendor | Rublev Colours |
| Processing Time | Usually ships the next business day. |
Order Processing
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Shipping Rates
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Carriers
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Below is an approximate guide to shipping costs for locations in Europe. Rates may change without notice.
| COUNTRY | ALPHA-2 | RATES PER PARCELS | CARRIER | |
| 0–10 kg | >10 kg–30 kg | |||
| Austria | AT | 11,50 € | 11,50 € | DPD |
| Belgium | BE | 10,95 € | 10,95 € | DPD |
| Bulgaria | BG | 20,25 € | 30,25 € | FedEx |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | BA | 49,25 € | 49,25 € | DPD |
| Cyprus | CY | 21,80 € | 29,30 € | FedEx |
| Switzerland | CH | 25,85 € | 42,98 € | FedEx |
| Czech Republic | CZ | 12,00 € | 12,00 € | DPD |
| Germany | DE | 5,50 € | 5,50 € | DPD |
| Denmark | DK | 12,00 € | 12,00 € | DPD |
| Spain | ES | 17,48 € | 28,50 € | FedEx |
| Estonia | EE | 21,70 € | 21,70 € | DPD |
| Finland | FI | 17,48 € | 28,50 € | FedEx |
| France | FR | 14,60 € | 14,60 € | DPD |
| United Kingdom | GB | – € | – € | – |
| Greece | GR | 17,48 € | 28,50 € | FedEx |
| Croatia | HR | 29,25 € | 29,25 € | DPD |
| Hungary | HU | 15,90 € | 15,90 € | DPD |
| Ireland | IE | 17,48 € | 28,50 € | FedEx |
| Iceland | IS | 30,70 € | 62,40 € | DHL |
| Italy | IT | 15,90 € | 15,90 € | DPD |
| Liechtenstein | LI | 25,85 € | 43,00 € | FedEx |
| Lithuania | LT | 21,70 € | 21,70 € | DPD |
| Luxembourg | LU | 10,95 € | 10,95 € | DPD |
| Latvia | LV | 21,70 € | 21,70 € | DPD |
| Malta | MT | 21,80 € | 30,25 € | FedEx |
| Monaco | MC | 15,95 € | 24,30 € | FedEx |
| Netherlands | NL | 10,95 € | 10,95 € | DPD |
| Norway | NO | 25,85 € | 43,00 € | FedEx |
| Poland | PL | 14,90 € | 14,90 € | DPD |
| Portugal | PT | 15,50 € | 15,50 € | DPD |
| Romania | RO | 21,80 € | 30,25 € | FedEx |
| Serbia | RS | 49,25 € | 49,25 € | DPD |
| Slovakia | SK | 15,90 € | 15,90 € | DPD |
| Slovenia | SI | 15,90 € | 15,90 € | DPD |
| Sweden | SE | 15,90 € | 15,90 € | DPD |
| Turkey | TR | 27,30 € | 46,20 € | FedEx |
Note: Countries in RED type are not members of the European Union.
Postal Service
Shipping (EU and non-EU countries):
Up to 500 grams Tracked: 6,85 €
Up to 1000 grams Tracked: 10,45 €
Up to 2000 grams Tracked: 20,50 €
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VAT for Orders within the European Union
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Shipping Rates
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Shipping Damage
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Back Orders
We do not accept backorders for out-of-stock items. If you order an out-of-stock item, we will email you when we expect that product to be available. You will be among the first to receive the item when it becomes available. Natural Pigments will not charge your credit card for out-of-stock items.
