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Lodestone

A variety of Magnetite
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About LodestoneHide

Formula:
Fe2+Fe3+2O4
A variety of magnetite that is a natural magnet (magnetized).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
5805 (as Lodestone)
2538 (as Magnetite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:5805:2 (as Lodestone)
mindat:1:1:2538:2 (as Magnetite)

Similar NamesHide

LoadstoneA synonym of Magnetite

Pronunciation of LodestoneHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Chemistry of LodestoneHide

Mindat Formula:
Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Fe72.359 %
O27.641 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Fe
O

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Lodestone associated with MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for LodestoneHide

References for LodestoneHide

Localities for LodestoneHide

Showing 83 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. โ“˜ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Blaxland Co.
      • Gilgunnia
Gilligan et al. (1993)
India
 
  • Kerala
    • Kasaragod District
Sukumaran et al. (2001)
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Sirdal
Garmo et al. (2017)
  • Akershus
    • Nittedal
Garmo et al. (2017)
Spain
 
  • Aragon
    • Teruel
Josep Sanchez Lafuente (INTAN)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Santa Cruz County
      • Patagonia Mountains
        • Patagonia Mining District
          • Duquesne-Washington Camp
            • Line property
Schrader (1917) +2 other references
    • Yavapai County
      • Bradshaw Mountains (Bradshaw Range)
        • Agua Fria Mining District
          • Mayer
            • Stoddard Mine (Patented claims MS 439-440)
Galbraith (1959)
Wilson (1933)
      • Fortuna Mining District (La Fortuna Mining District)
Wilson (1933)
      • Tank Mountains
        • Tank Mountains Mining District
          • Engesser Pass
Wilson (1933)
  • Arkansas
    • Hot Spring County
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  • California
    • Butte County
      • Clipper Mills Mining District
        • Clipper Mills
Browne (1869) +1 other reference
    • Madera County
      • Ritter Range
        • Devils Postpile National Monument
          • Devils Postpile
            • King Creek
Murdoch et al. (1966)
    • Nevada County
      • Emigrant Gap Mining District
        • Clyde Mountain
Browne (1869) +1 other reference
    • Riverside County
      • Eagle Mountains
        • Eagle Mountains Mining District (Monte Negro Mining District)
          • Eagle Mountain
Gay (1957) +2 other references
    • San Bernardino County
Hanks (1884) +1 other reference
  • Georgia
    • Fulton County
      • Greenville
Cook (1978)
  • New Hampshire
    • Belknap County
      • Gilford
        • Belknap Mts (Gunstock Mts; Suncook Mts)
Hitchcock
  • Utah
    • Iron County
      • Iron Springs Mining District
        • Granite Mountain
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
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Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
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Bullock (1981)
        • Pinto Iron Mining District (Pinto Mining District; Silver Belt Mining District)
          • Iron Mountain
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
            • Blowout Hollow
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
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Bullock (1981)
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Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
        • Three Peaks
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
 
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