{"product_id":"red-haematite-pigment","title":"Red Haematite Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Haematite is a handmade natural pigment ground from the mineral hematite, an anhydrous iron oxide (Fe₂O₃). It produces a deep, slightly cool red brown with a rich, earthy masstone. Hematite's color depends strongly on particle size: finer grinds give warmer, brighter reds while coarser grinds move toward deep maroon and violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn use, Haematite gives dependable, opaque reds and red browns for figure, landscape and decorative painting, from warm shadows and terracotta to rich drapery and earthy undertones. It has strong tinting strength and mixes well with blues for deep neutrals and with white for soft rose and flesh tints. It is extremely lightfast, compatible with every binder and fully suited to fresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHematite is one of the oldest pigments known, used in prehistoric cave paintings, burials and body decoration over 70,000 years ago. Its name comes from the Greek word for blood. Red iron oxides from hematite were used throughout Egyptian, Greek and Roman wall painting and remained a staple of every European painting tradition. Today it remains one of the most permanent reds available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Natural (Iron Oxide) mineral (Hematite, Fe₂O₃)\u003cbr\u003eSource: Natural hematite, crushed and ground\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003eSuitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Cold Wax, Casein, Lime \/ Fresco\u003cbr\u003eLightfastness: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eOpacity: Opaque\u003cbr\u003eOther Names: Hematite, Red Iron Oxide, Bloodstone Red, Red Earth\u003cbr\u003eColor Index Code: PR102\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealth and Safety\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.\u003cbr\u003eKeep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.\u003cbr\u003eAvoid creating or breathing dust. Work in a ventilated area and wear a NIOSH approved dust respirator (P100 or better) when handling dry pigment.\u003cbr\u003eWear gloves and eye protection. Wash hands and work surfaces after use, and never rinse pigment into drains.\u003cbr\u003eDo not spray apply, sand or burn.\u003cbr\u003eIf swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.\u003cbr\u003eSafety Data Sheet available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaution: Natural earths and minerals contain crystalline silica (quartz). Breathing the dust over long periods can cause serious lung disease (silicosis) and lung cancer. Always use a dust respirator with the dry pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"5 Grams","offer_id":49385469706462,"sku":"PM-236-0000-0005g","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":49385469739230,"sku":"PM-236-0000-0100g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300 Grams","offer_id":49385469771998,"sku":"PM-236-0000-0300g","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/pig__red_haematite.jpg?v=1794205847","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/red-haematite-pigment","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}