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Troilite

Troilite

minerals
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Troilite (FeS) is the most common sulfide mineral in meteorites and lunar samples. Sulfur extracted from troilite can be used to make sulfur concrete - a water-free construction material ideal for lunar applications.
Formula
FeS
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Hardness
3.5-4
Density
4.6-4.8 g/cm³
Occurrence
Ubiquitous in iron and stony meteorites; common in lunar mare basalts as accessory mineral
Significance
Source of sulfur for construction materials; potential reagent for ore processing; sulfur concrete feedstock
Source
Apollo samples, meteorite analysis

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Troilite is a main documented in the 外星矿物知识引擎.