Magnetite

Magnetite
=Magnetite is metallic.= =Magnetite is a Glassy Luster.= =Magnetite is also magnetic.= =It's mineral color is grayish black and iron black.= =The color of the streak is black powder.= =It is fracture and it breaks randomly.= =The hardness scale is 5.5-6= =It's special properties is also Radioactivity.=

=5 Interesting Things About Magnetite = = Magnetite occurs in crystals of the cubic system,in masses and as a loose sand.= =Its a common constituent of igneous and metamorphic rocks.= =It is found in norway, sweden, the urals and various parts of the united states.= =Its really interesting for its natural magnetism.= =Its also one of the important ores of iron.=

 =  5 Places That You May Find Magnetite = =It helps prevent warm moist air from coming in contact with a cold surface.= =This prevents the warm moist air from cooling to a temperature where the water vapor condenses.= =Crystals of magnetite have been found in some bacteria and in the brains of beeds, of termites, of some birds, and of humans. Chitons also have teeth made of magnetite on their radula making them unique among animals.= =So it means that they have exceptionally abrasive tongue to scrape food from rocks.=

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