Lodestone/Ore, Natural Magnet, Science Kit, Earth Science, Science Lab Supplies, Unisex, Youth, Educators, Scientists, Students

What you will receive You will receive a 5ml glass vial of LodeStone in a chunk form. As seen in pictures. Sweet Stocking stuffer, Christmas gift Great chemistry gift Amazing science gift Teacher gift The Facts LodeStone named for which in Middle English means ‘course stone’ from the now-obsolete meaning of lode as “journey” or “way”. Because it was used in early compasses. Lodestone is a naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite. It has a hardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Lodestone is one of the few minerals that is found naturally magnetized. Black streak and metallic luster. Lodestones magnetic ability doesn’t come close to neodymium magnets magnetic ability. The property of magnetism was first discovered in antiquity through lodestones This is high quality yet cheap affordable LodeStone. Safety / Caution Keep out of reach from children! Do not ingest

Features

• Natural magnet