Mid-infrared emissivity of partially dehydrated asteroid (162173) Ryugu shows strong signs of aqueous alteration
Spectral characteristics can be used to link asteroid and meteorite materials. Here, the authors show in-situ mid-infrared data of a boulder on asteroid Ryugu, compared with laboratory spectra of various meteorites, indicate that Ryugu experienced strong aqueous alteration prior to dehydration.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-28051-y |