Which content makes red colour during the burning process of bricks?

PALANISAMY C

Junior Member
I am confused now .is calcium or iron content reflect the red colour during burning of brick ...i studied from some book,according to the book calcium makes red colour in brick is this correct
 
Normally, bricks contain the following ingredients:

  1. Silica (sand) – 50% to 60% by weight
  2. Alumina (clay) – 20% to 30% by weight
  3. Lime – 2 to 5% by weight
  4. Iron oxide – ≤ 7% by weight
  5. Magnesia – less than 1% by weight
Influences on colour

The fired colour of tired clay bricks is influenced by the chemical and mineral content of the raw materials, the firing temperature, and the atmosphere in the kiln. For example, pink bricks are the result of a high iron content, white or yellow bricks have a higher lime content. Most bricks burn to various red hues; as the temperature is increased the colour moves through dark red, purple, and then to brown or grey at around 1,300 °C (2,372 °F). The names of bricks may reflect their origin and colour