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Cinnabar Pigment

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Cinnabar, composed of mercuric sulphide, is a mineral pigment found in crusts or veins in sites of volcanic activity. It has good tinting strength and opacity but, like many red pigments, it dries very slowly in oil media. Due to its high toxicity, it is no longer an ingredient in commercial paints, but is a prominent colour in historical palettes.


Generally, Cinnabar refers to the natural mineral, while Vermilion refers to the synthetic pigment. Cinnabar has been mined since at least the tenth millennium BC, and used as a painting material, gemstone, and ritual object by many cultures around the globe. 


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  • Cinnabar Pigment

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SKU Product Name Price Qty
LC12191C Pigment Early Colour 10 grams Cinnabar
£16.00
LC12193F Pigment Early Colour 50 grams Cinnabar
£70.00
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