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== Characteristics and composition ==

== Characteristics and composition ==

C-type asteroids are among the darkest objects in the [[solar system]], having [[albedo]]s that vary from 0.03 to 0.09.<ref name=planetsoc/> They have a chemical composition similar to that of the [[Sun]] but lacking molecular [[hydrogen]], [[helium]], and other volatile elements.<ref name=Arnett/> Some have stated that their composition is like that of carbonaceous chondrite [[meteor]]ites.<ref name=Burns>Burns, Philip R. "[http://www.pibburns.com/catastro/asteroid.htm Asteroids]." March 1, 2000. Accessed June 21, 2008.</ref>

C-type asteroids are among the darkest objects in the [[solar system]], having [[albedo]]s that vary from 0.03 to 0.09.<ref name=planetsoc/> They have a chemical composition similar to that of the [[Sun]] but lacking molecular [[hydrogen]], [[helium]], and other volatile elements.<ref name=Arnett/> Some have stated that their composition is like that of carbonaceous chondrite [[meteor]]ites. C-type asteroids predominate in the outer reaches of the asteroid belt.<ref name=Burns>Burns, Philip R. "[http://www.pibburns.com/catastro/asteroid.htm Asteroids]." March 1, 2000. Accessed June 21, 2008.</ref>

== Examples ==

== Examples ==