Lodestone (original) (raw)
About LodestoneHide
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A variety of Magnetite
A variety of magnetite that is a natural magnet (magnetized).
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Mindat ID:
5805 (as Lodestone)
2538 (as Magnetite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:5805:2 (as Lodestone)
mindat:1:1:2538:2 (as Magnetite)
88de68b8-579f-4dfd-979a-fee4a026cd7d (as Lodestone)
638fda79-4914-4fc0-9169-3c497a942ec8 (as Magnetite)
Pronunciation of LodestoneHide
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Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sorry, your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. | Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of LodestoneHide
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Mindat Formula:
Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Other InformationHide
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Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for LodestoneHide
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References for LodestoneHide
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Localities for LodestoneHide
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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the 
symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
Locality ListHide
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- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. 
- Good crystals or important locality for species. 
- World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.