Lindane lotion should be used with caution for infants, children, the elderly, and individuals with other skin conditions (e.g, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis) and in those who weigh < 110 lbs (50 kg) as they may be at risk of serious neurotoxicity.
Although other metallic minerals may mimic magnetiteâs color, luster, hardness and specific gravity, magnetite is the only common mineral that is magnetic. So a magnet is usually all that is needed to identify its presence. Magnetite crystals usually only occur when magma cools slowly enough for crystals to form and settle out of the magma.
The uncommon element gadolinium is magnetic. These form alloys that are also magnetic, such as steel. The rare-earth elements neodymium and samarium can also form magnetic alloys, and neodymium magnets are among the most powerful of permanent magnets.