Atlas of reflectance spectra of terrestrial, lunar, and meteoritic powders and frosts from 92 to 1800 nm

Abstract The reflectance spectra of powdered samples of selected minerals, meteorites, lunar materials, and frosts are presented as an aid in the interpretation of present and future remote sensing data of Solar System objects. Spectra obtained in separate wavelength regions have been combined and normalized, yielding coverage from 92 to 1800 nm. Spectral features include reflectance maxima in the far-ultraviolet region, produced by valence-conduction interband transitions, and reflectance minima in the near-ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared regions, produced by charge transfer and crystal field transitions. Specific maxima and minima are diagnostic of mineral type and composition; additionally, the minerals present in mixtures such as meteorites and lunar samples can be determined.

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