- Magnetite forms as an accessory mineral from an igneous melt. As it cools, the iron in its atomic structure becomes magnetized
- Magnetite's attraction to magnets and distinctive black streak make it an excellent tool for identification exercises. This set of twelve samples is excellent for group study and examination
- Each specimen is selected and hand processed, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features
- Sourced from a variety of locations around the world
- Each specimen sample is packaged in a transparent bag, and is labeled & barcoded for easy identification
Magnetite forms as an accessory mineral from an igneous melt. As it cools, the iron in its atomic structure becomes magnetized. Magnetite's attraction to magnets and distinctive black streak make it an excellent tool for identification exercises.
While each specimen will vary slightly in shape, size and color, it will measure approximately 1" in length. Each is individually packaged, labeled & barcoded for easy identification and storage.
Each specimen is selected and hand processed, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Pack of 12 samples.