| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1774343 | Icarus | 2011 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We present new spectral observations in the VIS + NIR range of 24 asteroids belonging to the X-type (Tholen classification). ⺠New absorption features are detected on 11 objects, reclassified using the new spectra and the albedo values. ⺠We found that iron or pallasite meteorites are the best meteorite analogue of the observed reclassified M-type objects. ⺠C/P-type asteroids are best fit with CM meteorites, either unaltered or altered. ⺠Our mixing models shows that few percent of silicates may reproduce the 0.9 μm band seen on 4 M-type asteroids.
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Authors
S. Fornasier, B.E. Clark, E. Dotto,