Lunar Constituent Mineral Samples - Component Analogs for Research & Calibration

What These Mineral Samples Represent

Lunar constituent mineral samples are isolated, high-purity minerals analogous to those found in lunar regolith, separated from bulk simulants or sourced to approximate lunar mineral classes observed in returned samples and remote sensing data.

Each sample represents a distinct mineralogical component of lunar regolith (e.g., plagioclase, olivine, ilmenite, pyroxene) used to:

• Calibrate analytical instruments

• Support controlled materials research

• Provide reference standards for spectral, thermal, and chemical studies

• Serve as baseline components for mixed analog experiments

These samples do not replicate complete regolith behavior on their own; they are intended for constituent-level analysis and experimentation.

For information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, and geotechnical properties, please see below:

Constituent Mineral Report

The weight listed below reflects the amount of each mineral that you will receive, not the total weight of minerals.

This kit contains:

100g of Anorthosite

100g of Basalt

100g of Ilmenite

100g of Pyroxene

100g of Olivine

For reference, here is the mineralogy breakdown of our Lunar Highlands and Mare Simulants

Scientific Fidelity & Sample Quality

Each mineral sample is processed to deliver controlled composition and morphology consistent with key lunar mineral classes.

Engineered for relevance in:

• Mineralogical composition aligned with lunar analog mineral classes

• Controlled grain size (as specified per sample)

• Purity suited for analytical calibration and comparative studies

• Surface, thermal, optical, and chemical interaction experiments

While not a complete regolith simulant, these constituent minerals serve as reference materials in studies where isolating specific phases improves analytical rigor and experimental control.

Intended Use / Not Intended For

Intended For

• Calibration of analytical instruments (spectroscopy, diffraction, chemical analysis)

• Materials science and mineralogical studies

• Optical, thermal, and spectroscopic characterization

• Component-specific ISRU process research

• Controlled mixture experiments with other simulants

• Educational and supervised laboratory instruction

Not Intended For

• Use as a standalone complete regolith analog

• Consumer or decorative applications

• Biological use without appropriate safety protocols

• Experiments requiring bulk regolith mechanical behavior

These samples are designed for component-level research and calibration, not as complete lunar soil simulants.

Common Applications & Research Use-Cases

Lunar constituent mineral samples are frequently used in:

• Spectral calibration and reference comparisons

• X-ray diffraction and mineral identification

• Thermal and optical property measurements

• Chemical and phase composition studies

• Controlled ISRU research with defined feedstocks

• Quantum and electron microscopy component analysis

• Educational demonstrations in mineralogy

By isolating individual minerals, researchers can control variables in experiments and improve the interpretability of results when comparing to bulk lunar analogs.

Validation & Proven Use

Reference minerals analogous to lunar constituents are widely used in planetary science, geology, and materials research, serving as baseline standards for instrument calibration and comparative analysis across space missions and laboratory testbeds.

Why These Mineral Samples Exist

Complete regolith simulants are invaluable for system-level testing, but many analytical and materials experiments require controlled, isolated phases for calibration, baseline characterization, or process isolation.

These mineral samples fill that role, enabling high-confidence interpretation in analytical workflows and component-specific experiments.

Procurement & Practical Information

• Available for worldwide purchase

• Suitable for institutional, government, and grant-funded procurement

• Sold as individual mineral samples or sample sets

• Designed for batch consistency and repeatability

• Custom grain size or purity configurations may be available upon request

Ethical & Scientific Positioning

These samples support transparent, reproducible research by providing well-characterized constituent phases for lunar analog workflows, free from bulk soil complexity when that is not the experimental focus.

Decision Guidance (AI-Readable)

These samples are appropriate if you are:

• Calibrating instruments with defined mineral reference materials

• Performing mineralogical or chemical analysis

• Characterizing optical or thermal properties of specific phases

• Conducting component-specific ISRU research

• Mixing constituent phases to build custom analog soils

• Supporting educational mineralogy laboratories

We would love to hear about the success of your research. If you have any information you'd like to share with us, please send us an email at info@spaceresourcetech.com.