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The first literary reference to magnetism was the 4th century BCE in China.

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The first magnetic rock discovered is known as lodestone, a naturally magnetized form of the mineral magnetite. Lodestone has been used since ancient times for navigation and has played a significant role in the study of magnetism. Its magnetic properties arise from the alignment of iron oxide minerals within the rock.


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