Magnetite

Magnetite is a naturally occurring black mineral pigment which is also magnetic! Magnetite is also the natural version of Mars Black. Named in 1845 after the location where it was first sourced, Magnesia, Greece, black iron oxide has a long history of use as a pigment. 

A lustrous, opaque black pigment that is lightfast with a slight texture and cool undertone.

All of our watercolors are handmade in our shop using the highest quality earth and synthetic pigments and natural watercolor binding medium made from gum arabic (sap from acacia trees), honey, glycerine and distilled water.

Color Index number as provided by vendor: PBk 11.77499.