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= Magnetite =
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Magnetite is one of the main iron ores, with chemical formula Fe,,3,,O,,4,,. It
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is one of the oxides of iron, and can be ID'd because it is [[ferrimagnetic]].
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== Identification ==
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* Black or brownish
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* metalic luster
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* Hardness of 5-6
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* Leaves a black streak
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* magnetic
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== Location ==
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* Found in sedimentary rocks
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* Found in [[BIF]]s
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* Found in lake and marine sediment
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* Found in beach sand (black sands)
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== Also see ==
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* [[Hematite]]
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