GEOLOGY & PLANETARY SCIENCE A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site ilmenite A gray or black, weakly magnetic mineral found in igneous rocks, notably basalt, and metamorphic rocks. Ilmenite is nearly pure iron-titanium oxide (FeTiO3.) The discovery of ilmenite on the Moon opens up the possibility of mining this mineral to supply both building material and oxygen to a lunar base. Related category    • GEOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP