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Colour Index Code
PG23
Green Earth / Terre Verte
- Chemistry
- Natural silicate (celadonite / glauconite)
- Origin
- Mineral earth.
- History
- Used since antiquity for underpainting flesh; soft, transparent, and permanent.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Green Earth / Terre Verte (PG23) is Natural silicate (celadonite / glauconite). In our watercolour range it is transparent, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Low
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PG23: Questions & Answers
What is PG23?
PG23 (Green Earth / Terre Verte) is Natural silicate (celadonite / glauconite). Mineral earth..
What is the chemistry of PG23?
PG23 is Natural silicate (celadonite / glauconite).
Is PG23 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PG23 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PG23 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PG23 transparent or opaque?
PG23 is transparent.
Does PG23 granulate?
In watercolour, PG23 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PG23?
PG23 appears in 4 Michael Harding colours: Terre Verte, Italian Green Umber, Terre Verte, Terre Verte Blue Shade.
Michael Harding colours using PG23
4 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PG23
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Verte No. 115 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Italian Green Umber W232 | Watercolour | Transparent | Very Good | YES |
| Terre Verte W115 | Watercolour | Transparent | Excellent | YES |
| Terre Verte Blue Shade W111 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | YES |
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