Red Hematite. This is a fairly rare pigment code to find. A subset of PR101
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Red Hematite
PR101:1
Pigment Description
Resources
PR101:1 pigment data from David G. Myers, The Color of Art Pigment Database, Artiscreation.com
Information about PR101:1 from Bruce MacEvoy, Handprint Guide to Watercolors, General information about this class of pigments from Handprint, More from Handprint
Stats
Lightfastness
Excellent
Generally considered to be among the most lightfast pigments, ASTM I. See notes on PR101.
Transparency
Varies
Toxicity
Thought to be in the category of lesser concern
Treat all pigments and paints with studio safety protocols.
Dry Time
5 Days (May Contain Driers)
Some are listed as 6-18 days while others are closer to 2-7 days. May contain driers.
Oil Content
Low to Medium
Varies. Low/Lean oil requirements for Venetian Red, Indian Red may vary. Mayer lists an oil volume of 54 (low). Medium oil requirements for many Mars Red and Mars Violet colors. Mayer assigns Indian Red a medium amount with a score of 83. By weight, Artiscreation lists 15-25 g/100g of oil, but your pigment may have different requirements.
Particle Size
Varies
Chemical Name
Aluminium silicate and Ferric oxide
Dry Pigments listing PR101:1
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