How do we classify asteroids?
The three broad composition classes of asteroids are C-, S-, and M-types.
1.The C-type (chondrite) asteroids are most common, probably consist of clay and silicate rocks, and are dark in appearance.
2.The S-types ("stony") are made up of silicate materials and nickel-iron.
3.The M-types are metallic (nickel-iron).
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How do we classify asteroids?
The three broad composition classes of asteroids are C-, S-, and M-types.
1.The C-type (chondrite) asteroids are most common, probably consist of clay and silicate rocks, and are dark in appearance.
2.The S-types ("stony") are made up of silicate materials and nickel-iron.
3.The M-types are metallic (nickel-iron).