When Was Magnetite Discovered?

The history of magnets begins with the first discoveries of magnetic stones or lodestones – starting from 1845 this kind of stone was called magnetite.

When was magnetite found?

About MagnetiteHide

Named in 1845 by Wilhelm Karl von Haidinger for the locality at Magnesia, Greece (site for lodestone).

Who discovered the magnetite?

Magnetite and the Phenomenon of Magnetism

Magnetic rocks, called magnetite or lodestone, were discovered by ancient Greeks. They were discovered in a region of Asia Minor called Magnesia.

Alexander Ross

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