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April 13, 2026Moscow University Physics Bulletin

A Probable Scenario for the Formation of Primitive Asteroids in the Main Asteroid Belt

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VBV. V. BusarevAMA. B. Makalkin

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Model predicts formation of primitive asteroids in the main asteroid belt, suggesting strong influence from Jupiter's development.

Key Points

  • The aim is to understand how primitive asteroids formed in the main asteroid belt and the influences that shaped them.
  • Analyzed heliocentric distributions of primitive asteroids and their mineralogy.
  • Studied the influence of Jupiter's mass and gravitational effects on smaller bodies.
  • Examined isotopic data from ancient iron meteorites.
  • Primitive asteroids predominantly exist near the outer boundary of the main asteroid belt.
  • Jupiter's growth caused ejections of smaller bodies and influenced the distribution of carbonaceous chondrites.
  • Thermal metamorphism led to water and organic matter being transported by fragmented bodies.

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Busarev et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc87ea3afacbeac03e9fb9https://doi.org/10.3103/s0027134925701899
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