Magnetite - also known as Lodestone - is a naturally occurring magnetic stone.
From Wikipedia: “The process by which lodestone is created has long been an open question in geology. Only a small amount of the magnetite on Earth is found magnetized as lodestone. One theory suggests that lodestones are magnetized by the strong magnetic fields surrounding lightning bolts. This is supported by the observation that they are mostly found near the surface of the Earth, rather than buried at great depth.”
Is Magnetite the same as Hematite?
No. They are entirely different stones.
Magnetite is a natural occurring stone that is mined, then cut, polished and set for uniformity.
Because of this process, the gauss rating of each Magnetite bead and each piece of jewelry is the same.
The average person needs 7,500 gauss or more to have a positive effect on the body and that is why these magnets are made of Lodestone (or magnetite - same thing).
