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Magnetite is the mineral form of black iron oxide (FeO). It often occurs with magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), and manganese (Mn) and is an important ore of iron.

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Is magnetite found near gold?

Yes, magnetite can be found near gold deposits, as both minerals can form in similar geological environments. Magnetite is an iron oxide that often occurs in igneous and metamorphic rocks, which can also host gold mineralization. However, the presence of magnetite does not guarantee the presence of gold, as the two minerals have different formation processes and are not directly related. Geologists often consider the presence of various minerals, including magnetite, when exploring for gold.


A natually magnetic rock was indentified 2500 years ago by Greeks what is it called?

Magnetite.


Did metal workers in ancient china create gold?

Ancient Chinese metal workers did not create gold; instead, they extracted and refined it from ores. Gold was valued for its beauty and rarity, and artisans used it to craft jewelry, coins, and decorative items. Techniques such as alloying and gilding were employed to enhance its appearance and durability. Overall, while they manipulated and shaped gold, they did not produce it from scratch.


How is bronze extracted from its ore?

Various metals were in use in the Bronze Age. The name given by archaeologists to the period comes from the fact that bronze was the most widely used metal, but people also used copper and tin. Gold was used for decorative items and towards the end of the Bronze Age Iron was also widespread.


Who discoverd magnets?

Who invented magnets? The first magnets were not invented, but rather were found from a naturally occurring mineral called magnetite. Traditionally, the ancient Greeks were the discoverers of magnetite. There is a story about a shepherd named Magnes whose shoe nails stuck to a rock containing magnetite. There is an alternate story about a region of Macedonia called Magnesia as the starting point. I remember being taught that the Greeks discovered naturally occurring magnets of magnetite in Turkey. Magnetite occurs all over the world, but there are especially large deposits in Scandinavia. The Vikings invented the first practical magnetic compass and used it extensively in their travels to colonize or in war. This enabled them to cross oceans to reach the new world and to invade England at will, even in the dense fog. The Vikings kept the existence of the magnetic compass a secret. The Chinese also invented the magnetic compass, probably earlier than the Vikings. After commercial trade with China was started by the Italians, especially after Marco Polo's trip, the magnetic compass was introduced to the rest of Europe. This made possible the exploration of the oceans by the Europeans, although the Norsemen had a monopoly for almost 500 years and thus a big head start. Today all ships large and small use magnetic compasses to navigate. The mineral magnetite is an iron oxide that is easily magnetized when it forms. Magnetite is also known as Lodestone. Author: Paul Brindza, Experimental Hall A Design Leader

Related Questions

What metal come from magnetite?

iron


What metal is produced from magnetite?

iron


What metal is extracted from gold?

Metal cannot be extracted from Gold, as Gold itself is a metal.


What metal element does magnetite contain?

iron,manganese,aluminum,cobalt,phosphorus,titanium,,,,, what about magnesium?


Which metal is extracted from haematite?

Iron is extracted from haematite.


What metal is extracted from alumina?

Aluminium is extracted from alumina.


What are four minerals that are commonly taken from ores?

Iron is commonly extracted from hematite and magnetite ores. Copper is often obtained from chalcopyrite and bornite ores. Aluminum is typically derived from bauxite ore. Zinc is commonly extracted from sphalerite ore.


Is 'magnet' a simpler synonym for 'magnetite'?

No. Magnet is aword for apiece of metal that has been charged with magnetic properties, Magnetite is a mineral.


What metal is obtained in the ore magnetite?

Ferro-ferrous oxide. Fe3O4 Cubic Hardness 5.5-6.5 streak is black.


What are aliminium and iron extracted from?

Aluminium is mainly extracted from Bauxite, which is Aluminium oxide(Al2O3). Iron is mainly extracted from Hematite, which is Iron(III) oxide(Fe2O3). Some other minerals of Iron are Pyrite(FeS2) and Magnetite(Fe3O4).


What is the luster magnetite?

Magnetite has a metallic luster.


What is the ore from which iron is extracted?

Iron is typically extracted from iron ore, which can come in various forms such as hematite, magnetite, and taconite. The most commonly mined iron ore is hematite, which is rich in iron oxide. This iron ore is processed and refined to extract the iron metal.