Malachite green is a synthetic analogue of natural malachite. The color is light green.

It becomes lighter and duller the finer it is ground.

Finely ground malachite green (synthetic).

• Chemical formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

• Light fastness - 8

• Alkali resistance: 5

• Lime stability: 5

• Acid resistance:2

• ColorIndex PG39

• Availability Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor / Gouache

• Glazing

• Color emerald green, dioptase (bluish green)

• Form: powder 20-25 microns

• Covering power is average.