Types of Magnet

Natural Magnets:

Magnets which appear naturally are known as Natural Magnets.

For Example - Rock is a natural magnet, such rocks are known as Magnetite .

Artificial Magnets:

Magnets which are prepared in factories from pieces of iron are known as Artificial Magnets. 

They are of a variety of shapes.

For Example - Bar Magnets, Horseshoe Magnet, Ball-ended Magnet.