Natural And Pure Paint Manufacture Use Eco Friendly Red Color Ocher Powder Application: Industrial

Only iron oxide also known as hematite which gets its name from the Greek word hema which means blood makes up red ochre. These durable pigments which have been used since prehistoric times and throughout history can be safely used with other pigments. According to Pettitt ochre naturally exists in rocks and soila basically anywhere iron minerals have accumulated and developed. According to Pettitt "it can be found on valley edges eroding out of cliffs [or even] in caves eroding out of the bedrock." Ocher is not regarded as harmful however it should be handled carefully to prevent inhaling dust when working with the dry powder pigment. Ochre colours have been and continue to be used extensively in paint and artwork. The majority of the red and yellow pigments used in rock art panels are ochre-based.