Fragment of haematite or limnite 'ochre' found at the Morton Mesolithic Settlement, Fife

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Fragment of haematite

Field collection: Mesolithic Morton Excavation, Fife
Collected by Dr John Coles

Donated by Mr GC Sim
Museum number 1976-908

Haematite produces a red dye and can be ground and used as a pigment.