In the inner part of the Asteroid belt one is more likely to find silicate-rich asteroids, while the carbon-rich asteroids are more abundant in the outer parts of the Asteroid belt.

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The inner asteroid belt is closer to the Sun, where temperatures are higher, favoring the presence of silicate-rich (stony) asteroids. The outer belt is cooler, allowing carbon-rich (C-type) asteroids to be more prevalent.

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