According to a hypothesis, the earth’s core is primarily iron, nickel, and sulfur. In terms of mass, it ranks as the fourth most abundant element in the earth’s crust. Iron is also quite common in most sectors, from the hulls of enormous ships to household utensils. It has special properties, but does iron conduct electricity?  …

Have you ever dropped your keys in a muddy water puddle? It would be fantastic to retrieve them without having to search with your hands. Strong retrieving magnets can attract your keys from the muddy water pool. Then again, is water magnetic?  In this article, we’ll go into more detail about the answer to that …

Did you know that “fools gold” is another name for pyrite? The color of pyrite is a brassy yellow that resembles gold. Many individuals might be unaware that pyrite frequently has real gold mixed in. However, the quantity and purity of genuine gold will vary. Is pyrite magnetic?  In this article, we answer that question. …

Do you want to know if some of the pennies you’ve been getting as change are worth a fortune? Some popular metals are still used, despite changes in coinage composition over time. Most pennies are plated. Therefore, it might be challenging to identify the metal. However, it’s easy to distinguish the various metals using a …

Did you know uranium has the highest atomic weight among all naturally occurring elements? It’s 9 times heavier than gold and 40 times heavier than lead. The name of the element, uranium, commonly used to make nuclear weapons, originates from the planet Uranus. However, you might also be curious about its magnetism. Therefore, is uranium …

We all use paper in our everyday lives, whether it is for scribbling grocery items or for signing a file at the workplace. Paper is also widely used in industrial applications. But have you ever wondered if paper is an insulator or not? In this article, we are going to discuss just that. We will …

Graphene is an allotrope of carbon. It consists of a single layer of atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice nanostructure. Graphene is the thinnest two-dimensional material in the world and various other properties that make it quite valuable: the global graphene industry was worth $9 million in 2012. Have you ever wondered if graphene is …

Ever bought silver jewelry only to have it rust shortly after? Unfortunately, you might buy an item thinking it’s made of pure metal just to find out it’s not. Some manufacturers produce imitations that resemble more expensive metals. How can you determine if something is pure silver before you buy it? There are recommendations to …

Did you know that rhodium is more precious than gold? Rhodium, however, is occasionally used to plate fake jewelry made of less expensive metals even though it is more expensive than other precious metals. Rhodium is less likely to tarnish than other plating metals. Rhodium does, however, have specific additional unique properties. Is rhodium magnetic?  …

Did you know that hazelnuts and cocoa beans both contain iron oxide? It’s common in food-related products. But iron oxide also has a significant impact on a variety of biological and geological processes. Due to its unique qualities, iron oxide is abundant in nature and widespread in most industries. But is iron oxide magnetic?  We …

Bismuth is a naturally occurring element as common as silver in the crust of the Earth. Ancient Egyptians used it for cosmetic purposes. In modern-day bismuth crystals makes beautiful jewelry. It has become popular across multiple industries because of its unique properties. But is bismuth magnetic?  It is one of the questions we shall answer, …

Magnetite is a common earth mineral. Magnetite is composed of three parts iron and four parts oxygen.  It is also known as lodestone and has been a priceless mineral since ancient times. Early explorers like Christopher Columbus found it to be quite useful due to one of its properties. Is magnetite magnetic, though?  The first …

Alexandrite and amethyst are two beautiful gemstones that are widely used in jewelry. The former is often called “emerald by day, ruby by night” by gem lovers due to its unique color-changing property. The latter is also popular for its gorgeous purple color. The two minerals can often be confused by people. However, they have …

Garnet and Ruby are both red gems that are often confused. However, these two gems differ from each other in almost every other aspect, from chemical composition to market price. Both are popular in jewelry as well as for spiritual purposes. In this article, we are going to look at the differences between garnet and …

Jasper and Agate are two of the most common stones used in rock tumbling (a process used to smooth and polish rocks). This is because both of them are affordable, come in a wide variety of colorful patterns, and most importantly, are durable enough for a tumbler. In this article, we are going to discuss …