Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1775516 Icarus 2006 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

We present observational evidence that carbonates and iron-rich clays are present on the surface of Ceres. These components are also present in CI chondrites and provide a means of explaining the unusual spectrum of this object as well as providing potential insight into its evolution.

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The surface composition of Ceres: Discovery of carbonates and iron-rich clays
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