Magnetite deflects compass needle. Magnetite is a mineral of iron oxide (Fe3O4, iron(II, III) oxide). It is a naturally-occurring ferromagnetic and can be magnetized to become a permanent magnet. Naturally-magnetized magnetite is called lodestone. Here magnetite specimen is shown to deflect the compass needle from pointing to the North. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Science Source / Turtle Rock Scientific |
Bildgröße: | 5160 px × 3432 px |
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