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Why does particles of black beach sand get attracted to the magnet in the scrapper?

April 26, 2017attracted beach Black magnet particles Sand scrapper

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Why does particles of black beach sand get attracted to the magnet in the scrapper?

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Black Beach Sand is a 100% all natural product that is composed of minerals that erode and collect near beaches. One of black sands (mineral sands) major mineral components is called magnetite. Magnetite is a non-water soluble mineral that is attracted to magnet scrappers. This mineral is totally inert in an aquarium environment and has a dark coloration giving black beach sand its natural appearance.