Venetian red
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Description
A permanent, reddish brown pigment. Venetian red was originally prepared from a natural red ocher. By the 18th century, Venetian red was being manufactured by calcining ferrous sulfate (copperas) with lime or calcium carbonate. Venetian red contains about 15-40% ferric oxide and 60-80% calcium sulfate. Venetian red is used in oil paints, house paints, and as a paper colorant.
Synonyms and Related Terms
India red; Indian red; scarlet red; terra rosa; iron oxide red; roasted iron oxide
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Authority
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