[Leica] Re: [Leica] Grünspan & the Economy

["Joe Codispoti" <joecodi@thegrid.net>]

Thank you Horst and Urban.

Now I know why Mr. Greenspan is so successful with the economy. It must be
that he knows how to make that grün grow (oh well, I can't be witty 100% of
the time).

Joseph



From: "A.H.SCHMIDT" <horsts@primus.com.au>

>the correct word is  "Gruenspan"  (I don't have the u umlaut in my
> keyboard, I have to use ue)
>
> It is in english:  "Patina"  The copper oxidizes and the oxide coating
turns
> this colour.
>
> It is often seen on copper church roofs. It can also be seen on brass,
because
> of the copper content. But to a lesser extend. It always shows up on my
nose
> pads of my glasses. I think the sweat does it.



From: "Urban Zetterstroem" <zett@bahnhof.se>

> The word you are looking for is Grünspan which translates to verdigris
> in English.
>
> One can also use Kupferrust (copper rust) both words meaning copper or
> brass oxide.