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primarily iron oxide, are ancient natural pigments used for millennia in art (cave paintings, paints),
rituals (body paint, burials), cosmetics (blush, lipstick), construction (coloring concrete/bricks),
agriculture (soil amendment), metallurgy (polishing), and even for skin protection, prized for their rich
red color and mineral properties, acting as a binder or coloring agent across diverse cultures and
industries. Artistic & Decorative Uses
Pigment: Ground into powder, used in paints (oil, water-based), inks, and for coloring pottery
designs or slipping pottery surfaces.
Cave Paintings: One of the earliest pigments used by humans to create art.
Wood Preservation: Mixed with animal fat to protect and enhance wooden tools and
ceremonial items.

