X-type asteroid

The X-group of asteroids collects together several types with similar spectra, but probably quite different compositions. == Tholen classification == In the Tholen classification, the X-group consists of the following types: E-type – with high albedo (> 0.30), composed of enstatite, forsterite and feldspar.

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X-type asteroid

The X-group of asteroids collects together several types with similar spectra, but probably quite different compositions. == Tholen classification == In the Tholen classification, the X-group consists of the following types: E-type – with high albedo (> 0.30), composed of enstatite, forsterite and feldspar.

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