What is Ultramarine?
Q: What is Ultramarine?
A: Ultramarine is a blue pigment and also the name of a blue colour.
Q: Where is Ultramarine pigment found naturally?
A: Ultramarine pigment is found naturally in a mineral called Lazurite, the main component of lapis lazuli.
Q: How is Ultramarine pigment made?
A: Ultramarine pigment is made by grinding down the mineral Lazurite.
Q: What is the main component of lapis lazuli?
A: The main component of lapis lazuli is Lazurite.
Q: What gives Ultramarine its blue color?
A: Ultramarine gets its blue color due to the presence of S−3 anions (trisulfur).
Q: Can Ultramarine be found in other colors than blue?
A: No, Ultramarine pigment is only found in blue.
Q: What is the chemical name for the S−3 anions present in Ultramarine pigment?
A: The chemical name for the S−3 anions present in Ultramarine pigment is trisulfur.
