G-type asteroid

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G-type asteroids are a relatively uncommon type of

Characteristics

Generally similar to the

In the SMASS classification the G-type corresponds to the Cgh and Cg types, depending on the presence or absence (respectively) of the absorption feature at 0.7 μm. The G-type, C-type and some rare types are sometimes collected together into a wider C-group of carbonaceous asteroids.

See also

• Asteroid spectral types

References

• D. J. Tholen Asteroid taxonomic classifications in Asteroids III

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