Iron mica

Iron mica in various grain sizes

Suitability:

Oil, acrylic, tempera, watercolour / gouache, lime / fresco, cement / Tadelakt, epoxy

Colour index:

PBk 11.77941

Lightfastness:

Full colour: 8, medium: 8, diluted: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best). In nature, the mineral haematite (iron III oxide) occurs in various forms. Micaceous iron oxide, for example, crystallises in tiny platelets. Depending on the incidence of light, a charming glitter is reflected. You can use the table in the gallery images to help you calculate the quantity required for the 63 my version. Simply add to the levelling compound and mix well. With 125 my and 1000 my iron mica, approx. 2 % by weight is sufficient for an enchanting glitter; approximately one mica particle per square centimetre.