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[Red] Cochineal

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Cochineal red (carmine) comes from crushed female Dactylopius coccus insects that live on prickly pear cacti. It takes about 70,000 insects to make one pound of dye.
Personality tendencies across 4 dimensions
Score distribution across 9 types
Personality analysis based on the 5-factor model
Personality traits from metal physical properties
Market price and economic characteristics (as of 2026-02)
Unit Price (est.)
$80
per kg
Price Range
50-150 USD/kg
Market Trends & Notes
天然染料で高価。70,000匹で1kg。食品・化粧品用途で需要安定。天然志向で需要増加
Scientific basis of [Red] Cochineal's colors
Colors of this element
深紅
#DC143C
赤紫
#C71585
カーマイン
#960018
Materials with good metallurgical and personality compatibility
Based on Holland Code: AIS
Based on RIASEC (Holland Code) vocational interest model. These are illustrative suggestions derived from the character's personality profile.