Iron ochre

Iron ochre or iron ocher (Ancient Greek: ὠχρός, pale yellow, orange) refers to at least three iron ore minerals,[1]: 134  common abrasives and pigments with a red-brown or brown-orange hue and the powdery consistency of ocher, were known under such a trivial name.

The term “iron ocher” was primarily used among mineral collectors, geologists, miners and representatives of related craft professions.

It may refer to: