Shaliuhe, North Qaidam UHP Terrane, Haixi Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai (Chinghai) Province, China

Mantle peridotite co-existing with two types of eclogites.
Located in the eastern part of the North Qaidam UHP terrane.

Ref.:
- Zhang, G., Zhang, L., Song, S., Niu, Y., and Wang, Q. (2006): Oceanic subduction of continental-type UHP metamorphic belt in the Northern Qaidam, China: evidence from petrological and geochemistry study. Eos Trans. AGU, 87(36), West. Pac. Geophys. Meet. Suppl., Abstract V32A-03.

Mineral List:

	Almandine

	Chromite

	Forsterite

	Kyanite

	'Olivine'

	Omphacite

	'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'

	Phengite

	Pyrope

	Quartz

	Rutile

11 entries listed. 8 valid minerals.

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