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Magnetite & Lodestone | Mineral Photos, Uses, Properties - Geology
Magnetite is a very common iron oxide (Fe 3 O 4) mineral that is found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. It is the most commonly mined ore of iron. It is also the mineral with the highest iron content (72.4%). ADVERTISEMENT Identification of Magnetite Magnetite is very easy to identify.