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lodestone means "guiding stone." It was once used for determining directions.

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Yes, it does. Gravel, Granite and Limestone does not attract magnets.

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Because of Earth's magnetic field.

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that they are magnetic

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What is the name given to a natural magnet?

The natural magnet is present at the core of our planet earth.


Example of natural magnet?

Lodestone is the only example of a natural magnet.


What type of magnet is lodestone?

Lodestone is an example of a natural magnet.


Is magnet made of lodestone?

Natural magnets are from lodestone (magnetite).


What are the differences between natural magnets and artificial magnets?

magnet which we get naturally from earth is called natural magnet e.g: lodestone.. while magnet made from magnetic material is called artificial magnet ...


Is lodestone a weak or strong magnet?

Why yes! Lodestone is magnetic! Lodestone is a form of iron. : )


What do we call a natural magnet?

In a sense, the Earth is a natural magnet, with north and south poles effecting compasses. Naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite, commonly known as lodestone, is an example of a natural magnet..


What are natural magnet?

Natural Magnet The lodestone is a species of iron ore which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores. When freely suspended it always points to the poles.


What natural substance attracts metal?

a magnet Actually named magnetite, but it is a natural magnet.


How are magnet made?

Magnets are made by lodestone. If the magnetic qualities of lodestone are passed in a magnetic substance, then it will be a permanent magnet.


Is a magnet made of lodestone?

a naturally occurring magnet composed of a form of iron called magnetite


What two countries have lodestone?

China is one. Lodestone is the main ingredient of a magnet.