Magnetite (Subnautica)

+# Magnetite (Subnautica)+ +![Magnetite](https://wiki.subnautica.com/sn/images/thumb/Magnetite.png/54px-Magnetite.png?328a4)+ +**Magnetite** is a raw material in Subnautica. Its chemical formula is Fe₃O₄, a metal oxide with magnetic properties. The item form is found abundantly in the **Mountains**, **Mountains Caves**, **Jellyshroom Cave**, and **Lost River**. Magnetite can also be harvested from large resource deposits.+ +## Data Bank Entry+ +> Magnetite is an iron oxide valued for its magnetic potential amongst other qualities. It is used in many federation technologies, including sonar and torpedo systems.+>+> Assessment: Essential for advanced fabrication+ +## Biomes+ +Magnetite can be found in the following biomes:+ +*   Blood Kelp Zone+*   Inactive Lava Zone+*   Jellyshroom Cave+*   Lava Castle+*   Lost River+*   Bone Fields+*   Ghost Forest+*   Tree Cove+*   Mountains Caves+*   Mountains+*   Sea Treader's Path+ +## Large Resource Deposits+ +Large Magnetite Deposits are categorized under Large Resource Deposits. Drilling these deposits yields:+ +*   **7 - 14 Magnetite**+ +![Magnetite Drillable](https://wiki.subnautica.com/sn/images/Magnetite_Drillable.png?208bf)+ +## Crafting Uses+ +### Fabricator+ +| Item | Ingredients |+| :--- | :--- |+| Computer Chip | Titanium + Magnetite |+| Battery | Copper Wire + Lithium + Magnetite |+| Stasis Rifle | Plasteel Ingot + Enameled Glass + Magnetite + Aerogel + Habitat Builder |+ +### Modification Station+ +| Item | Ingredients |+| :--- | :--- |+| Propulsion Cannon | Prawn Suit Propulsion Cannon + Magnetite |+| Repulsion Cannon | Magnetite + Propulsion Cannon |+| Seamoth Depth Module MK1 | Seamoth Depth Module MK1 + Magnetite |+| Seamoth Depth Module MK2 | Plasteel Ingot + Enameled Glass + Seamoth Depth Module MK1 + Magnetite |+ +### Vehicle Upgrade Console+ +| Item | Ingredients |+| :--- | :--- |+| Seamoth Sonar | Copper Wire + Vehicle Upgrade Console + Magnetite × 5 + Lithium |+| Prawn Suit Propulsion Cannon | Prawn Suit Propulsion Cannon + Magnetite |+| Seamoth Vortex Torpedo | Magnetite + Prawn Suit Propulsion Cannon |+ +### Cyclops Fabricator+ +| Item | Ingredients |+| :--- | :--- |+| Cyclops Sonar Upgrade | Cyclops Upgrade Console + Magnetite |+ +### Scanner Room Fabricator+ +| Item | Ingredients |+| :--- | :--- |+| Scanner Room Range Upgrade | Scanner Room HUD Chip + Copper Ore + Magnetite |+ +## Gallery+ +![Magnetite in the Mountains](https://wiki.subnautica.com/sn/images/thumb/NewMagnetite1.jpg/200px-NewMagnetite1.jpg?0aec6)+*Magnetite in the Mountains*+ +![The large form of Magnetite](https://wiki.subnautica.com/sn/images/thumb/NewMagnetite2.jpg/200px-NewMagnetite2.jpg?0217f)+*The large form of Magnetite*+ +![Model from Sketchfab](https://wiki.subnautica.com/sn/images/thumb/MagnetiteModel.jpeg/120px-MagnetiteModel.jpeg?da247)+*Model from Sketchfab*+ +## Trivia+ +*   Magnetite was at one point renamed to Iron Ore, but was changed back to Magnetite shortly afterward.+*   In real life, Magnetite is often mined and used as a source of iron as an Iron Oxide Crystal.