Mandala #27 — Co: Cobalto (Cobalt)
Element 27 · Co · Cobalto
Deep cobalt blue
The blue that colored medieval glass — a hard hcp metal, essential for lithium-ion batteries and vitamin b12.
Cobalt blue has been prized since ancient Egypt. It colored the stained glass of medieval cathedrals. Cobalt-60 is a powerful gamma ray source used in cancer treatment. Vitamin B12 contains cobalt at its center — the only vitamin with a metal atom.
50 Mandalas de Elementos Químicos — a sacred geometry digital art series where science and beauty converge. Each mandala's palette, pattern, and structure is inspired by the element's atomic character, crystal structure, reactivity, and visual identity.
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