[meteorite-list] Metal? in a Hematite Nodule

From: Jim Wooddell <jimwooddell_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:03:30 -0700
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Hematite is often considered non-magnetic simply because its magnetism
can be imperceptible.

If it is highly magnetic, something other than the hematite is causing
it. Hematite is known to mix with darn near anything!

Jim Wooddell



Read more: Is hematite naturally magnetic? | Answerbag
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On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 9:24 AM, Thunder Stone <stanleygregr at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> List:
>
> Has anyone cut a hematite nodule and found what looks like metal. Looks the same as the metal in meteorites.
>
> Could it be "Specular Hematite?"
>
> It is very magnetic (magnet attraction)
>
> Much Thanks,
>
> Greg S
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