A Geoscience Digital Image Library
A Geoscience Digital Image Library
| Title | Magnetite |
|---|---|
| Description | Magnetite, Fe3O4 (iron oxide), is a natural magnet, hence the name, giving it a very nice distinguishing characteristic. Magnetite is an important source of iron ore and occurs in many igneous rocks. |
| Location | USA ▹ Arkansas. Near Magnet. |
| Photographer | Nessa Eull. 1899-12-30. |
| Collection | University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #2364. |
| Key words | Magnetite, Arkansas |
| Tech details | 484 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens. |
| GeoDIL number | 1523 |
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