Hematite is a heavy silvery-black when used concentrated, but softens to a dove grey in a thin wash. Hematite (or Bloodstone) is ground from a heavy silvery-black mineral rich in iron. This mineral powder makes up the pigment portion of this watercolour paint.

ASTM Lightfastness Rating: Excellent
Transparency: Semi-transparent
Granulating: Yes
Staining: Low

Daniel Smith's goal is to make the painting process as memorable as your finished masterpiece. Daniel Smith have spent eighteen years developing the finest and most complete line of watercolour paint so you can create your own unique vision. Today, just like in 1993, these watercolours are 'formulated to meet and exceed the highest industry standards for the manufacture of artist’s paints', and every batch made is tested and analyzed for its performance qualities.

This is a 15ml tube of Daniel Smith Watercolour Paint in Hematite.