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.

地球上磁性最强的天然矿物,呈黑色。具有强磁性,易被磁铁吸引。

晶系 Cubic (Isometric)
矿物分类 04 Oxides and Hydroxides
莫氏硬度 5.5-6.5
比重 5.17-5.18
颜色 Black
光泽 Metallic
条痕色 Black
解理 None
断口 Conchoidal to uneven
透明度 Opaque
晶体习性 Octahedral, dodecahedral, massive

莫氏硬度

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.
莫氏硬度 Reference Mineral
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

晶系

Cubic (Isometric)
Magnetite crystallizes in the Cubic (Isometric) crystal system.
特性 Value
晶系 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.