Troilite (/ ˈ t r ɔɪ l aɪ t /) is a rare iron sulfide mineral with the simple formula of FeS. It is the iron-rich endmember of the pyrrhotite group. Pyrrhotite has the formula Fe (1-x) S (x = 0 to 0.2) …

Named after Domenico Troili (11 April 1722, Macerata, Marche, Italy – 14 February 1793, Macerata, Marche, Italy) who first noted the mineral in a meteorite that fell in 1766 at Albareto, …

2024年12月28日 · Troilite is a rare, iron sulfide mineral, often found in meteorites. Named after the Italian scientist Domenico Troili, it has fascinated scientists and collectors alike. Let's dive …

Found in serpentinites, in layered ultramafic intrusives, and as nodules in meteorites. Albareto meteorite, Albareto, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. Named …

Name: In honor of Dominico Troili (1722–1792), Italian Jesuit, who described, in 1766, a meteorite which fell in Albareto, near Modena, Italy, which contained the species. References: (1) …

Troilite is a rare iron sulfide mineral and a member of the pyrrhotite group. Although it can be found on Earth, it is more abundant in meteorites. Domenico Troili collected and studied the …

Troilite is defined as a chemical compound with the composition FeS, commonly found in serpentinites, basalts, and meteorites. It is characterized by its light brown reflection color and …

2003年3月30日 · The "troilite" veins consist of a heterogeneous mixture of troilite, low-temp pyrrhotite and pentlandite, all of which can be distinguished in polished section. The Handbook …

troilite, variety of the iron sulfide mineral pyrrhotite (q.v.) present in meteorites. This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty .

ST. CROIX COUNTY: Troilite formed nodules 3- 12 mm in diameter and filled veins in the iron-nickel meteorite found in the N 1/2 SW sec. 31 T.29N. R.17W, near Hammond. (Fisher, 1887).