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IMA mineral species Healing crystal

Magnetite

✦ The Attraction Stone ✦

💧 Don't Get Wet

Crystal lore: 🌊 Calm🌳 Grounding🌿 Healing

Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

Iron ore mineral.

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Magnetite specimen
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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.

⚖ Density5.175 g/cm³
Very heavy
🔷 Cubic✏️ streak black
Chemical formulaFe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ElementsFe, O
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness6
Density5.175 g/cm³
Streakblack
Color—
IMA symbolMag
Nickel–Strunz class4.BB.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

Care & Handling

  • 💧 Don't Get Wet Iron oxide that can rust when left wet.

🌍 Where it's found

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

Varieties & related stones

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Magnetic magnetite is associated with attraction and balance.

Traditional uses
attraction, grounding, balance
Chakra
Root
Zodiac
♍Virgo ♊Gemini ♑Capricorn ♒Aquarius
Element
🌿Earth

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

Snowflake ObsidianBoth carry the theme of balance, so together they're thought to reinforce it. Black TourmalineA natural partner for grounding; Black Tourmaline also adds protection. HematitePaired in tradition for grounding, with Hematite bringing focus as well. JasperBoth carry the theme of grounding, so together they're thought to reinforce it. Clear QuartzLifts and clarifies magnetite's grounding energy; clear quartz is said to amplify any stone.

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