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LODE CLAIM STONE [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Magnetic Materials and Ferromagnetism
  • Chemistry
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A magnetic variety of natural iron oxide (Fe3OH) or of the mineral magnetite; specifically a piece of magnetite possessing polarity like a magnet or magnetic needle and hence one that, when freely suspended, will attract iron objects.

Key term(s)
  • lode claim stone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux magnétiques et ferromagnétisme
  • Chimie
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Oxyde de fer ou magnétite qui a la propriété d'attirer le fer et certains autres métaux, de créer un champ magnétique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Materiales magnéticos y ferromagnetismo
  • Química
  • Mineralogía
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