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The mineral lodestone, also known as magnetite, is ferromagnetic, which means that it can be magnetized. Most of the magnetite found on Earth was magnetized by the Earth's magnetic field as the magnetite formed. Most naturally occurring lodestones are magnetized, but the strength of that magnetization is much less than any common magnet and can only be detected with sophisticated equipment. The invisible force is... magnetism.
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What mineral is a magnet?
Lodestone, a variety of the mineral magnetite, displays strong magnetism. Some other minerals are weakly magnetic, or display magnetism when heated.
Can a lodestone rock float?
No, lodestone, which is a form of the mineral magnetite, is denser than water so will not float. Its specific gravity is about 5.17.
How might you identify whether a mineral sample might be lodestone?
sniffing butts.XD
What are the lodestone properties?
They are natural magnets. The term is used sometimes to indicated that some thing draws a person to it.
Where is lodestone located in New York?
lodestone is located somewhere in hot countries
What is the meaning of lodestone?
A lodestone, or loadstone, is a naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite.
A mineral with iron oxide and lodestone?
magnetite
What mineral is a magnet?
Lodestone, a variety of the mineral magnetite, displays strong magnetism. Some other minerals are weakly magnetic, or display magnetism when heated.
What is a mineral that is magnetic?
Magnetite, an iron oxide mineral is magnetic. It is also called 'lodestone'.
Can a lodestone rock float?
No, lodestone, which is a form of the mineral magnetite, is denser than water so will not float. Its specific gravity is about 5.17.
How might you identify whether a mineral might be lodestone?
sniffing butts.XD
What was the Lodestone Compass?
Magnetite is a mineral that is naturally magnetized. Sometimes called 'lodestone'. Magnetite is hard, shiny, black, and is often used in jewellery.
How might you identify whether a mineral sample might be lodestone?
sniffing butts.XD
What mineral is in a rock that's magnetic?
Many minerals have magnetic properties. Lodestone, for instance, is composed mostly of the mineral magnetite.
Can you make a lodestone?
You cannot make a lodestone because it is a natural object that comes from the earth which is a magnetic force. It can grab and/or take force of a none magnetic thing, such as a paper clip.
What mineral attracts a magnet?
Hematite Magnetite Lodestone Franklinite Chromite Ilmenite Pyrrhotite
What is natural magnetic rock?
Lodestone is a magnetic rock that is largely composed of the mineral magnetite.
