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       Natural Magnet  | 
     
       Artificial Magnet  | 
    
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       1. Natural Magnets are found in nature.  | 
     
       1.Artificial Magnets are made by man by using different techniques.  | 
    
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       2.Natural Magnets are always permanent magnets.  | 
     
       2.They can be temporary or permanent magnets.  | 
    
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       3.They are weaker as compared to artificial magnets.  | 
     
       3.They are stronger as compared to natural magnets.  | 
    
| 4. For example: Rock is a natural magnet, such rocks are known as Magnetite . | 
       4. For example: Bar Magnets, Horseshoe Magnet, Ball-ended Magnet.  |