EarthRef.org Digital Archive (ERDA) -- Using a magnet to separate minerals and groundmasses

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Using a magnet to separate minerals and groundmasses

File Name	m00008.img.803.magnet.jpg
Data Type	photograph
Computer Program	Adobe Illustrator CS2
File Size	411.00 KB - 2 files [ jpg,pdf ]
Expert Level	High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor	ERESE Database Team
Source	Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Resource Matrix	The Formation of Seamounts

Description
One way to separate minerals and groundmass fractions is by their magnetic properties. In this image a customized magnet with a special vibration unit is shown.