{"product_id":"ochre-paint-pigment-rough-joyce-washington-usa","title":"Ochre (Paint Pigment) - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocality\u003c\/b\u003e: Joyce, Washington, U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This lapidary-grade ochre rough comes from the mineral-rich coastal region of Joyce, Washington—an area known for its vibrant earth tones and naturally occurring pigments. Richly colored and completely opaque, this rough ochre displays the deep, earthy yellows and burnt oranges characteristic of high-iron clay deposits. The material is ideal for processing into natural paint pigment or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"967\" class=\"\"\u003eOchre has been used as a pigment by humans for tens of thousands of years, from prehistoric cave art to traditional fabric dyes. This particular piece is unrefined but exceptionally pure, making it well-suited for those looking to grind and process their own natural pigments for artistic or educational use. Its uniformity and structural integrity also make it a compelling raw piece for collectors of mineral colorants and lapidary-grade materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1163\" class=\"\"\u003eWhether you're a pigment maker, lapidary artist, or just fascinated by natural materials with a rich history, this ochre offers a tangible connection to both the Earth and our creative heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e: Iron oxide (mainly goethite\/hematite) with clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 4.5cm x 3.5cm x 1.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 25g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatch us dig at this locality:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HS6eQv89Jlc\"\u003eNatural Ochre || Murdock Beach, Joyce, Washington, USA || Rockhounding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washington, U.S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":45208516165802,"sku":"","price":0.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":45208516198570,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":45208516231338,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Orchre_PaintPigment_-Rough-1.jpg?v=1742409366","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/products\/ochre-paint-pigment-rough-joyce-washington-usa","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}