do rock have magnetic property or iron property thats why it attract magnet?
all depends on the rock and location the upper up has a lot of iron ore and will make your compaSS SPIN
The rock is attracted by magnet .It is not attracted by iron.Therefore the rock contains iron only.
Many rocks contain minerals that are magnetic (that is, the minerals react to the earth's magnetic field). If the minerals have been magnetised in this way; they will be attracted to a magnet. The most magnetic mineral is the iron ore mineral magnetite; which is easily attracted to a magnet. In fact, some examples of magnetite are so susceptible to the earth's magnetic field, they may become magnets themselves. These are called lodestones; and were used as compasses in the old days. Although not common, magnetite is widespread, and can usually be found in rocks; particularly igneous rocks such as basalt. If you have a small magnet, and run it through dry soil (the dry soil under a house or building is a good place to try), you will find small stones attracted to the magnet. Some of these may just be particles of rust; but some will be rock fragments containing magnetite, or may be small particles of limonite (which is another slightly magnetic mineral; but not as magnetic as magnetite)
