Dataset related to trace element content of magnetite in magnetotactic bacteria

The data reported here include: (1) a summary of experimental conditions and results, (2) partition coefficients (Ki) between magnetite and solution for both biotic and abiotic precipitations, (3) growth parameters monitored during magnetotactic bacteria cultures, (4) trace element compositions of biological and abiotic magnetite, (5) distribution coefficients (Di) between magnetite and growth medium for cultures of magnetotactic bacteria.