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A hand sample of lodestone, a rock containing the mineral magnetite, with small nails sticking to its surface due to its powerful magnetism
c. 2000 BCE: Magnetite – The Ancient and Versatile Mineral

Magnetite, an iron oxide mineral with remarkable magnetic properties, has played a pivotal role in ancient navigation, geological studies, and modern technology, reflecting its enduring significance from antiquity to present-day applications