Definition of Magnetite. Meaning of Magnetite. Synonyms of Magnetite

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Definition of Magnetite

Magnetite
Magnetite Mag"net*ite, n. (Min.) An oxide of iron (Fe3O4) occurring in isometric crystals, also massive, of a black color and metallic luster. It is readily attracted by a magnet and sometimes possesses polarity, being then called loadstone. It is an important iron ore. Called also magnetic iron.

Meaning of Magnetite from wikipedia

- Magnetite is a mineral and one of the main iron ores, with the chemical formula Fe2+Fe3+2O4. It is one of the oxides of iron, and is ferrimagnetic; it...
- or deep purple to rusty red. The iron is usually found in the form of magnetite (Fe 3O 4, 72.4% Fe), hematite (Fe 2O 3, 69.9% Fe), goethite (FeO(OH),...
- Lodestones are naturally magnetized pieces of the mineral magnetite. They are naturally occurring magnets, which can attract iron. The property of magnetism...
- a lipid bilayer membrane. Each magnetosome can often contain 15 to 20 magnetite crystals that form a chain which acts like a comp**** needle to orient...
- Magnetite Bluff (83°22′S 51°15′W / 83.367°S 51.250°W / -83.367; -51.250) is a bluff 2 nautical miles (4 km) northeast of Mount Stephens on the west...
- chemical compound with formula Fe3O4. It occurs in nature as the mineral magnetite. It is one of a number of iron oxides, the others being iron(II) oxide...
- commonly present as magnetite, iron silicates, and iron-bearing carbonates, and locally martite (hematite) formed by oxidation of magnetite. Horizons containing...
- is typically dark grey or blackish in colour. It is composed mainly of magnetite, Fe3O4, and also contains small amounts of titanium, silica, manganese...
- high-purity magnetite (Fe3O4). The pulverized iron is oxidized to give magnetite or wüstite (FeO, ferrous oxide) particles of a specific size. The magnetite (or...
- Centrex Metals Limited is an Australian resources exploration and mining company. Founded in 2001, Centrex Metals was listed on the Australian Securities...