Mother of Pearl (powder)

 
Sample ID:
PK50830
Origin:
Animal; obtained from seeshells
Chemical Information:
Natural calcium carbonate (approx. 97 %) obtained from seeshells
Sample Type:
Reference material
Description:
Powder (< 125 µ)
History of use:
Starting with the 17th c.
Sample Source:
Kremer Pigments
Alternative names:
Pearlescent pigment, Nacre
Material Class:
Special effect pigments
Acquisition Conditions:
Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) mode
Resolution: 4 cm-1
Scans: 128
Range: 4000-380 cm-1