The open encyclopedia of minerals
Mineralogist.org
Minerals A–ZSearchCollectionsBrowse by PropertyIdentify a SpecimenCompare MineralsLocalities MapGlossaryContribute Search the Database →
Sulfide

Makotoite

Ag₁₂(Cu₃Au)S₈
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassSulfide

Makotoite

Makotoite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfide class, with the chemical formula Ag₁₂(Cu₃Au)S₈.

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group R-3c). It is a member of the Uytenbogaardtite structural group.

IMA symbol Mako, IMA status: approved, named in 2020.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more M minerals or help write this entry.