what is magnetite?from where did it gets its name
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A grey-black magnetic mineral which consists of an oxide of iron and is an important form of iron ore.
Magnetite is a rock mineral and one of the main iron ores. With the chemical formula Fe₃O₄, it is one of the oxides of iron.
it gets its name from latin word. magnet
Magnetite is a rock mineral and one of the main iron ores. With the chemical formula Fe₃O₄, it is one of the oxides of iron.
it gets its name from latin word. magnet
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Magnetite is a naturally occurring mineral that is composed of iron and oxygen. It is a black or dark gray mineral with a metallic luster and a strong magnetic property. It is commonly found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
The mineral got its name from the Greek word "magnetes" meaning "magnet" because of its strong magnetic properties. The ancient Greeks discovered that the mineral could be used as a natural magnet, and it was used in compasses for navigation.
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