They may contain naturally occurring magnetic minerals.
no, gypsum is neutral since it is a naturally occurring stone with no minerals
Rocks
Minerals are solid substances that occur naturally in rocks and in the crust of the Earth. The type of mineral can vary depending on the area.
The following minerals have magnetic properties: Magnetite and hematite are ferromagnets. Ferrites and garnets are ferrimagnetic. Quartz, calcite, and mica are all magnetic. Although they have a small magnetic attraction, these minerals do not remain magnetic.
Yes
yes
Many minerals occur naturally on the earths surface in rock form
Minerals refer to the solid inorganic substances that occur naturally.
They may contain naturally occurring magnetic minerals.
In ores
Minerals are substances that naturally occur. This is solid that has a chemical formula.
no, gypsum is neutral since it is a naturally occurring stone with no minerals
Rocks
Minerals \m/
They all do. This is a scientific definition of a mineral: A mineral is a naturally occurring chemical compound, usually of crystalline form and abiogenic in origin.
Magnetite (lodestone) is the most magnetic of all the naturally occurring minerals on Earth and will attract small pieces of iron.