= Magnetite =

Magnetite is one of the main iron ores, with chemical formula Fe,,3,,O,,4,,. It
is one of the oxides of iron, and can be ID'd because it is [[ferrimagnetic]].

== Identification ==

* Black or brownish
* metalic luster
* Hardness of 5-6
* Leaves a black streak
* magnetic

== Location ==

* Found in sedimentary rocks
* Found in [[BIF]]s
* Found in lake and marine sediment
* Found in beach sand (black sands)


== Also see ==

* [[Hematite]]