text: what type of metal is most attracted/repelled by with magnets, as in which one will work better with magnets? i figured geologist might know this too... i would like to know an answer, thanks.  original q found here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=atozc9wslk_udxhfc3ogx0zsy6ix?qid=20060620161621aakilwa metals can be made magnetized. any kind of iron alloy, ie steel, can be very magnetic.