Magnetite

Fe3O4

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The most strongly magnetic mineral found in nature, magnetite is an iron oxide (Fe3O4) and an important ore of iron. It crystallizes in the cubic system as octahedral, dodecahedral, or massive forms and is opaque with a metallic luster, a black color, a black streak, and no cleavage. Its Mohs hardness ranges from 5.5 to 6.5 and its specific gravity from 5.17 to 5.18. Naturally magnetized specimens, called lodestone, served as an early form of compass, and magnetite's magnetism remains its most distinctive diagnostic property. Its octahedral crystals, black streak, and absence of cleavage complete a straightforward identification. It is a major constituent of banded iron formations, which supply much of the world's iron ore.

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결정계 Cubic (Isometric)
광물 분류 04 Oxides and Hydroxides
모스 경도 5.5-6.5
비중 5.17-5.18
색상 Black
광택 Metallic
조흔색 Black
벽개 None
단구 Conchoidal to uneven
투명도 Opaque
결정 습성 Octahedral, dodecahedral, massive

모스 경도

Mohs Hardness: 5.5 – 6.5
1 Soft10 Hard
Magnetite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5–6.5 on the 1–10 mineral hardness scale.
모스 경도 Reference Mineral
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

결정계

Cubic (Isometric)
Magnetite crystallizes in the Cubic (Isometric) crystal system.
특성 Value
결정계 Cubic (Isometric)
Axial Relationships a = b = c, α = β = γ = 90°

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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.