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The reflectance spectra of 15 CK chondrites have been measured as part of an ongoing study of carbonaceous chondrite reflectance spectra. The available sample suite includes multiple grain sizes and samples with petrologic grades varying from CK4 to CK6. CK reflectance spectra are all characterized by an olivine-associated absorption band in the 1.05μm region. Compared to pure olivine, CK spectra...
We have analyzed reflectance spectra (0.3–2.5μm) of a number of ungrouped or tentatively grouped carbonaceous chondrites (CCs), possible CC-type xenoliths in an aubrite (Cumberland Falls) and a howardite (PRA 04401), a CH chondrite (PCA 91467), a CC polymict breccia (Kaidun), and some R chondrites. The best approach to analysis relies largely on characterizing spectrally active phases – i.e., those...
Multiple reflectance spectra of 11 CV chondrites have been measured to determine spectral–compositional relationships for this meteorite class and to aid the search for CV parent bodies. The reflectance of CV chondrite spectra is variable, ranging from ∼5% to 13% at 0.56μm, and ∼5% to 15% at the 0.7μm region local reflectance maximum. Overall slopes range from slightly blue to red for powders, while...
We examined the spectral reflectance properties of 16 CO-type carbonaceous chondrites (CCs) in order to better understand their range of spectral properties, develop spectral–compositional correlations, and provide information that may aid in the search for CO parent bodies. As a group, our CO powder spectra have some similarities and differences. COs have experienced varying degree of thermal metamorphism,...
We examined the spectral reflectance properties of 26 carbonaceous chondrites (CCs) that show evidence of aqueous alteration and subsequent thermal metamorphism (termed ATCCs). We also reviewed the thermal and aqueous alteration history of these meteorites and searched for trends between spectral parameters and temperature histories in order to uncover spectral–compositional relationships. Aqueous...
Powdered samples of a suite of 14 CR and CR-like chondrites, ranging from petrologic grade 1 to 3, were spectrally characterized over the 0.3–2.5μm interval as part of a larger study of carbonaceous chondrite reflectance spectra. Spectral analysis was complicated by absorption bands due to Fe oxyhydroxides near 0.9μm, resulting from terrestrial weathering. This absorption feature masks expected absorption...
We have examined the spectral reflectance properties and available modal mineralogies of 39 CM carbonaceous chondrites to determine their range of spectral variability and to diagnose their spectral features. We have also reviewed the published literature on CM mineralogy and subclassification, surveyed the published spectral literature and added new measurements of CM chondrites and relevant end...
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