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'''Magnetite''' is an [[ore]] of [[iron]]. It appears as large, oval-shaped [[Vein|cluster]]s inside [[sedimentary layer]]s. A magnetite cluster may sometimes contain [[vein]]s of [[native platinum]], which can continue outside of the cluster itself.
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'''Magnetite''' is an [[ore]] of [[iron]], appearing as large, oval-shaped [[Vein|cluster]]s inside [[sedimentary layer]]s and small clusters in [[metamorphic layer]]s and [[igneous layer]]s. A magnetite cluster may sometimes contain [[vein]]s of [[native platinum]], which can continue outside of the cluster itself.
  
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In terms of [[Metalsmith|metalsmithing]], magnetite is identical to [[hematite]] and [[limonite]]. However, magnetite is distinguished by the extreme size of each deposit compared to the other iron ores - while a vein might hold 100 tiles of ore, a cluster can contain around 750.
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In terms of [[Metalsmith|metalsmithing]], magnetite is identical to [[hematite]] and [[limonite]], producing four [[iron]] [[bars]] when smelted at a [[smelter]]. However, magnetite is distinguished by the extreme size of each deposit compared to the other iron ores, for sedimentary clusters anyway. While a vein might hold 100 tiles of ore, a cluster can contain around 750 -- this is offset somewhat by the 25% lower chance for a [[mine]]d tile to drop an [[ore]] boulder, compared to vein stone, but the typical yield of the entire large cluster is still much higher.
  
 
==In the real world==
 
==In the real world==
 
Magnetite is the most magnetic of all the naturally occurring minerals.  It is often found in the form of [[black sand]].
 
Magnetite is the most magnetic of all the naturally occurring minerals.  It is often found in the form of [[black sand]].
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Magnetite is an ore of iron, appearing as large, oval-shaped clusters inside sedimentary layers and small clusters in metamorphic layers and igneous layers. A magnetite cluster may sometimes contain veins of native platinum, which can continue outside of the cluster itself.

In terms of metalsmithing, magnetite is identical to hematite and limonite, producing four iron bars when smelted at a smelter. However, magnetite is distinguished by the extreme size of each deposit compared to the other iron ores, for sedimentary clusters anyway. While a vein might hold 100 tiles of ore, a cluster can contain around 750 -- this is offset somewhat by the 25% lower chance for a mined tile to drop an ore boulder, compared to vein stone, but the typical yield of the entire large cluster is still much higher.

In the real world[edit]

Magnetite is the most magnetic of all the naturally occurring minerals. It is often found in the form of black sand.

Magnetite.
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