Full Form of S-TYPE
| Full Form: | Silicaceous (Asteroid) |
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| Category: | Academic & Science |
| Sub Category: | Academic Degrees |
What is S-TYPE Full Form?
S-TYPE full form is Silicaceous (Asteroid).
What is Silicaceous (Asteroid)?
S-type asteroids are asteroids with a spectral type that is indicative of a siliceous (i.e. stony) mineralogical composition, hence the name. They have relatively high density. Approximately 17% of asteroids are of this type, making it the second most common after the carbonaceous C-type.