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Brief description of Cobalt violet:
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| The first real violet pigment prepared by Salvètat in 1859. It is chemically stable, but its rather high cost and low tinting power prevent its wider use in paintings. |
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Pronounciation:
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ko • bawlt vie • (uh) • luht
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The name "Cobalt violet" comes from Middle High German kobolt = an underground goblin (cobalt was thought to be detrimental to silver ores).
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Chemical name:
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Cobalt(II)-phosphate or Cobalt(II)-arsenate
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A painted swatch of Cobalt violet:
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