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What are the main varieties and color systems of mineral pigments in the pre-Qin period?

The main varieties of mineral pigments in the pre-Qin period are ochre, cinnabar, stone yellow, empty green, lead white, etc., which belong to red, yellow, green and blue color system.

Ochre is mainly composed of dark red iron trioxide, which is widely distributed in nature, and it is one of the earliest red mineral pigments used in ancient China.