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Loadstones are a type of magnetite. They were formed by volcanoes many years ago. Loadstones are strong magnets that form naturally.

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What is loadstone?

loadstone is the natural form of magnets.


What is the word beginning with L for a stone that can be found that is magnetic?

These are known as lodestones (sometimes spelt loadstone) and are formed of the mineral magnetite.


Can loadstone float?

No, loadstone cannot float as it is a type of magnetic rock composed primarily of magnetite, which is heavy and dense. When placed in water, loadstone will sink due to its weight.


What are synonyms of loadstone?

lodestonemagnetite


What non-metal is magnetic?

loadstone


What was the first compass called?

loadstone


Is magnet non metal?

loadstone


A black rock a natural magnet that attracts iron?

Loadstone


What is the characteristics of magnetism?

The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or magnetic ore, Fe3O4) which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely suspended, of pointing to the poles; -- called also natural magnet., A bar or mass of steel or iron to which the peculiar properties of the loadstone have been imparted; -- called, in distinction from the loadstone, an artificial magnet.


The loadstone a species of iron ore which has the property of attracting iron?

Magnet


What is the definition Characteristics of magnet?

The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or magnetic ore, Fe3O4) which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely suspended, of pointing to the poles; -- called also natural magnet., A bar or mass of steel or iron to which the peculiar properties of the loadstone have been imparted; -- called, in distinction from the loadstone, an artificial magnet.


Who dtscoverd electricity?

The Ancient Greeks, Or just Greeks. They tied Loadstone to a String.