Red Ochre
A variety of Hematite
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About Red Ochre
Formula:
Fe2O3
Earthy, reddish variety of hematite.
Used as a natural red pigment.
Used as a natural red pigment.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
5579 (as Red Ochre)
1856 (as Hematite)
1856 (as Hematite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:5579:2 (as Red Ochre)
mindat:1:1:1856:8 (as Hematite)
mindat:1:1:1856:8 (as Hematite)
Pronunciation of Red Ochre
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Red Ochre
Mindat Formula:
Fe2O3
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Red Ochre
Varieties of Red Ochre
| Bòl (hematite) | A local popular name of the earthy variety of hematite commonly known as red ochre, from the historical Valsorda mine in Italy. https://www.mindat.org/photo-1639746.html |
Common Associates
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Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Red Ochre
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-5579.html
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References for Red Ochre
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Localities for Red Ochre
Showing 8 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
India | |
| Mahanta et al. (2023) |
| Mahanta et al. (2023) | |
Italy | |
| Dalrio (1980) |
| Garbarino et al. (1990) |
| Bazzanella et al. (2012) +1 other reference |
| Bazzanella et al. (2012) +1 other reference |
| Giuliano bettini collection |
Portugal | |
| Rui Nunes' visit 2021 |
Falcacci stope, Rio Mine, Rio Marina, Rio, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy