| abstract |
Disclosed herein are plate-like hematite particles having an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 5.0 mu m, a lamellar thickness of 50 to 500 ANGSTROM and a plate ratio (the ratio of the average particle diameter to the lamellar thickness) of 50:1 to 500:1, an iron oxide pigment showing a golden color and comprising the plate-like hematite particles, and a process for producing the plate-like hematite particles. |