Ancient Greek legends mention a shepherd named Magnes whose iron-tipped stick and shoe nails got stuck to a black rock on a mountain. What was the natural substance composing this rock?

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Aicharya · Accepted Answer

Magnetite (lodestone) is a naturally occurring iron ore that possesses permanent magnetic properties.

Ancient Greek legends mention a shepherd named Magnes whose iron-tipped stick and shoe nails got stuck to a…

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