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Native Element

Michitoshiite-(Cu)

Rh(Cu₁₋ₓGeₓ) 0<x≤0.5
Crystal systemCubic
ClassNative Element
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Michitoshiite-(Cu)

Michitoshiite-(Cu) is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the native element class, with the chemical formula Rh(Cu₁₋ₓGeₓ) 0<x≤0.5.

It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system (space group Pm-3m). It is a member of the Iron structural group.

IMA symbol Mhs-Cu, IMA status: approved, named in 2020.

It is found associated with Distribution From Haraigawa, Misato machi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan.

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