Magnetite
Fe3O4
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Magnetite is one of the most magnetic of all naturally occurring minerals and is the most magnetic mineral commonly found on Earth. It is an important ore of iron and was used as an early form of compass (lodestone).
| النظام البلوري | Cubic (Isometric) |
| صنف المعدن | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| صلادة موس | 5.5-6.5 |
| الكثافة النوعية | 5.17-5.18 |
| اللون | Black |
| اللمعان | Metallic |
| لون الخط | Black |
| الانفصام | None |
| الكسر | Conchoidal to uneven |
| الشفافية | Opaque |
| الشكل البلوري | Octahedral, dodecahedral, massive |
صلادة موس
Mohs Hardness: 5,5 – 6,5
1 Soft10 Hard
النظام البلوري
Cubic (Isometric)Explore on Science FYI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hardness of Magnetite?
Magnetite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5-6.5.
What crystal system does Magnetite belong to?
Magnetite crystallizes in the Cubic (Isometric) crystal system.
What color is Magnetite?
Magnetite is typically Black.
What type of luster does Magnetite have?
Magnetite exhibits a Metallic luster.
What is the chemical formula of Magnetite?
The chemical formula of Magnetite is Fe3O4.