Table 1 Color-revealing elements of each inorganic pigment
From: Precise in-situ detection of inorganic pigments in ancient architectural color paintings by HH-XRF
Color | Inorganic pigment | Color-revealing elements |
|---|---|---|
Green | Malachite | Cu |
Paris green | Cu, As | |
Blue | Azurite | Cu |
Ultramarine | Ca, Si | |
Red | Minium | Pb |
Hematite | Fe | |
Yellow | Realgar | As |
Chrome yellow | Pb, Cr | |
Earth yellow | Fe | |
White | Lead white | Pb |
Titanium white | Ti | |
Ground layer | Ca, Si, Al, Fe, Ti | |