Laves phase

Typical Laves phase called C15 type structure, which belongs to cubic system.  Space group is Fd3m.  Typical one appears in MgCu2.    

Laves phase belonging to hexagonal system, called C14 type structure.  Space group is P 63/mmc.  Typical one appears in MgZn2.    

Hexagonal Laves phase called C36 type structure.  Typical one appears in MgNi2  
       

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