Asteroid Spectroscopy
Asteroid Spectroscopy
Asteroid Spectroscopy
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Mineralogical Characterizations<br />
Mineralogy can:<br />
– Generally distinguish between different<br />
meteorite types and can often identify<br />
specific meteorite types<br />
Chondritic subtypes<br />
Achondrite types<br />
“Metal-rich” assemblages<br />
– Provide insight into the chemical and thermal<br />
history of the parent body (e.g., oxidation,<br />
hydration, melting, differentiation, etc.)