Blue Verditer Pigment
Blue Verditer is the name given to artificial basic copper carbonate with approximately the same chemical composition as azurite. Refiner’s dark blue verditer was used in watercolors and distemper during the 17th and 18th centuries. Our Refiner’s dark blue verditer is made according to an English recipe of the 18th century.
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| Common Names: | English: blue verditer French: verditer bleu German: blau verditer Italian: blu verditer Spanish: azul verditer | ||||||
| Synonyms: | English: bice; blue ashes, cendres blue, Sanders blue; mountain blue, copper blue, lime blue French: cendres bleu; bleu de montagne; bleu d'Allemagne German: Verditer; Aschblau; Bergblau; Kalkblau Italian: ceneri blu di pasta, azzurro della cenere; azzurro della magna Portuguese: azul da cinza; azul da montanha Spanish: azul de la ceniza; azul de la montaña Latin: lapis armenius; azurium citramarinum | ||||||
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| Pigment Information | |
| Color: | Blue |
| Pigment Classification: | Synthetic Inorganic |
| Colour Index: | Pigment Blue 30 (PB30) |
| Chemical Name: | Basic Copper Carbonate |
| Chemical Formula: | 2CuCO3•Cu(OH)2 |
| CAS No.: | 1319-45-5 |
| Series No.: | 7 |
| ASTM Lightfastness | |
| Acrylic: | Not Listed |
| Oil: | Not Listed |
| Watercolor: | Not Listed |
| Physical Properties | |
| Particle Size (mean): | 5 microns |
| Density: | 3.70 g/cm3 |
| Hardness: | 3.50–4.00 |
| Refractive Index: | α=1.73, β=1.758, γ=1.838 |
| Oil Absorption: | 23 grams oil / 100 grams pigment |
| Health and Safety | Copper carbonate is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012): Acute toxicity—Oral—Category 4 Skin irritant—Category 2 Eye irritation—Category 2A Based on this information, we present the following health warning: WARNING! Contains Copper Carbonate. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Avoid ingestion, excessive skin contact, and inhalation of dust. Conforms to ASTM D-4236. |
For a detailed explanation of the terms in the table above, please visit Composition and Permanence.
Origin and History
Blue verditer is the name given to artificial basic copper carbonate with approximately the same chemical composition as azurite. It is believed that blue verditer was a byproduct of silver refining. Numerous early recipes for its preparation are known; the best types appear to have been prepared at relatively low temperatures with a copper salt. “Refiner’s verditer” was considered the best type of copper carbonate and was widely used as house paint during the 17th and 18th centuries, with continuing use up to the 19th century.
Source
Our Refiner’s dark blue verditer is made according to an English recipe of the 18th century that requires relatively low temperatures for its manufacture. This deep blue, slightly more greenish than natural azurite, lends itself well to consistent applications of color. Microscopically, blue verditer appears as tiny, rounded, fibrous aggregates, even in size and blue by transmitted light. It is similar in color to finely ground azurite.
Permanence and Compatibility
Blue verditer is stable in lime and well suited for tempera and watercolor but can darken or become greenish in oil. However, it can be used successfully if mixed with lead white ground in oil. The white pigment lightens the blue and keeps it from appearing too dark. Painted swatches of our Refiner’s dark blue verditer ground in oil show little change in color after five years.
Oil Absorption and Grinding
Verditer absorbs a medium amount of oil (23 g oil per 100 g of pigment).
Toxicity
Blue verditer contains copper, which can be toxic if inhaled or ingested. Care should be used in handling the dry powder pigment to avoid inhaling the dust.
For more information on handling pigments safely, please visit How to Safely Handle Art Materials and Pigments.
| SKU | 417-11 |
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| Brand | Rublev Colours |
| Vendor | Rublev Colours |
| Processing Time | Usually ships the next business day. |
| Color | Blue |
| Pigment Type | Inorganic, Historical, Synthetic |
Order Processing
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Shipping Rates
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Carriers
We use the following carriers to deliver orders:
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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
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