The ochre has other name ferritungstite, Tungstite Ferritungstite, Tungstite. Depending upon the colour, the ochres are called red ochre, yellow ochre, green earths, sienna, umber and by various other names. In addition to red ochre, the red oxide of iron, commonly called 'red oxide', is an important natural pigment. It results from the alteration of hematite and ferruginous laterite and consists essentially of Fe 2 O 3 having pigmentary quality. The principal use of ochre is as tinting colours. It is used for colour washes, distemper and oil paints. It is also used in making coloured paper. Ochres are the natural mineral pigments occuring in various shades and colours, generally ranging from yellow to red to brown. The colouring power is mainly due to oxides of iron.