Larry E. Whittington; Lapidary

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Magnetite - What is it?
How can it be used?

Science Fairs and Magnetite

Magnetite is a unique material
that can provide vivid visual
effects for the creative science fair demonstrator.

Explore:

Magnetic design
Magnetic flow.
Magnetic texture.

Magnetism - Uses and harms.

What is magnetism?
Where is it found?
What are its uses?
What are its harm?

What are the explored uses for magnetism?
Are there unexplored uses for magnetism?
Could there be unknown uses for magnetism?

Demonstrate the invisible power of magnetite.

PURCHASE YOUR SCIENCE FAIR MAGNETITE HERE!

PICTURES AND PRICES BELOW.

Black Magnetite
Fine grain black Magnetite
SIZE: Filtered through 20 mesh screen.
Student size: 4 ounce package.
COST: $ 2.00

Black Magnetite
Fine grain black Magnetite
SIZE: Filtered through 20 mesh screen.
Larger size 12 ounce package.
COST: $ 5.00

Any of the following pictures my be copied or downloaded and used in any science related student activity.

This is a picture of the effect of invisible magnetic energy of a small radio speaker magnet and a small circular magnet by its side upon magnetite grains.

This is a picture of a small round magnet and its effect on fine grains of magnetite.

This picture illustrated what a amall horse shoe magnet and a small round magnet will affect magnetite.

This picture shows the effect of a single horse shoe magnet on magnetite

MAGNETITE:

Name: Magnetite is a natural magnet, hence the name.
Chemical Formula: Fe3O4, Iron Oxide.
Notable Occurrences: South Africa, Germany, Russia and many USA localities.
Uses: Major ore of iron and as mineral specimens.
Source: Gold panning activities. (See below for details)

The magnetite offered for sale comes from my prospecting (gold panning) trips in the Portland, OR area.
My main areas of prospecting are the Mollala River south of Mollala, OR; the Lewis River north of Vancouver, WA; Coon Creek near Vernonia, OR; and even the lowly Johnson Creek near Milwaukie, OR.
I have tried not to leave any gold particles remain with the magnetite. A magnet does not have any visible effect on gold.

Fluorescent rocks

Fluorescent rocks and other materials.
Some rocks will glow with a different color when placed under an ultraviolet light.
This can be a very interesting display with just a little work.

Have fun searching you home for other items that fluoresce under the ultraviolet light.
Amaze others with other items you can find in the average home.
Research the uses for this unusual scientific oddity.
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS BELOW.

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These are sample pieces of petrified wood that show fluorescence when viewed under an ultraviolet light.

2

These are sample pieces of agate and jasper that show fluorecsence when viewed under an ultraviolet light.

Tumble polished fluorescent material is available in mixed sizes and mixed material.

1/4 pound for $5.00
or

1 pound for $18.00.

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