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Magnesite (MgCO3) is a [[Elements on Mars|chemical compound]] that is present on Mars. It was identified in Martian dust in [[Gusev Crater]] by the [[Spirit]] rover. | Magnesite (MgCO3) is a [[Elements on Mars|chemical compound]] that is present on Mars. It was identified in Martian dust in [[Gusev Crater]] by the [[Spirit]] rover. | ||
| − | Magnesite can be refined into magnesium oxide, a refractory material use din kiln bricks, and the oxide can be further refined into Magnesium, through electrolysis or the Pidgeon process. | + | Magnesite can be refined into magnesium oxide, a refractory material use din kiln bricks, and the oxide can be further refined into [[Magnesium]], through electrolysis or the Pidgeon process. |
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Revision as of 12:32, 18 November 2020
Magnesite (MgCO3) is a chemical compound that is present on Mars. It was identified in Martian dust in Gusev Crater by the Spirit rover.
Magnesite can be refined into magnesium oxide, a refractory material use din kiln bricks, and the oxide can be further refined into Magnesium, through electrolysis or the Pidgeon process.
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