segamispudelite

Segamispudelite is a rare mineral discovered in 2010 within the Segami mine in Hokkaido, Japan. It is a telluride mineral, specifically a silver-gold telluride, with the chemical formula Ag3AuTe2. The mineral is characterized by its metallic luster and dark gray to black color. Segamispudelite crystallizes in the hexagonal system and typically forms small, prismatic crystals or granular aggregates.

The mineral's name is derived from its place of discovery, the Segami mine, and the word "mispudelite," which is a portmanteau of "mispickel" and "sudelite." Mispickel is a term used in mining to describe unwanted or misplaced minerals, while sudelite is a rare telluride mineral. The name reflects the mineral's unusual composition and its discovery in an unexpected location.

Segamispudelite is of interest to mineralogists and collectors due to its rarity and unique composition. It is also studied for its potential economic value, as tellurides are known to contain valuable metals such as gold and silver. However, the economic viability of mining segamispudelite remains uncertain due to its rarity and the high costs associated with mining and processing rare minerals.