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Shannan Prefecture (Lhokha Prefecture; Lhoka Prefecture), Tibet, Chinai
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Shannan Prefecture (Lhokha Prefecture; Lhoka Prefecture)Prefecture
TibetAutonomous Region
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Mindat Locality ID:
155913
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:155913:5
GUID (UUID V4):
4c0f35aa-ca97-4a1b-8e2b-fde24f6f0b36
Other Languages:
French:
préfecture de Shannan, Tibet, Chine
German:
Shannan, Tibet, China
Italian:
Prefettura di Shannan, Tibet, Cina
Russian:
Шаньнань, Тибет, Китай
Simplified Chinese:
山南市, 藏区, 中国
Spanish:
Shannan, Tíbet, China
Tibetan (Standard):
ལྷོ་ཁ་ས་ཁུལ།, བོད་ཡུལ།, རྒྱ་ནག
Basque:
Shannan prefektura, Tibet, Txina
Cebuano:
Shannan Diqu, Tibet Autonomous Region, Tsina
Classical Chinese:
山南市, 西藏, 中國
Czech:
Lhokha, Tibet, Čína
Danish:
Shannan, Tibet, Kina
Dutch:
Lhokha, Tibet, China
Farsi/Persian:
شاننان، تبت, تبت, جمهوری خلق چین
Finnish:
Shannan, Tiibet, Kiina
Gan:
山南市, 西藏, 中國
Hakka:
Lhoka-sṳ, Sî-chhòng Chhṳ-chhṳ-khî, Chûng-fà
Hindi:
ल्होखा विभाग, तिब्बत, चीन
Japanese:
山南市, チベット, 中国
Kikuyu:
Shannan, China
Korean:
산난시, 티베트, 중국
Lithuanian:
Lokos prefektūra, Tibetas, Kinija
Min Dong Chinese:
Lhoka, Câung-kṳ̆, Dṳ̆ng-huà Ìng-mìng Gê̤ṳng-huò-guók
Minnan / Hokkien-Taiwanese:
Lhoka Tē-khu, Se-chōng, Tiong-hôa
Norwegian:
Shannan, Tibet, Kina
Occitan:
Shannan, Tibet, China
Polish:
Shannan, Tybet, Chiny
Swedish:
Lhoka, Tibet, Kina
Traditional Chinese:
山南, 藏區, 中國
Turkish:
Shannan, Tibet, Çin
Ukrainian:
Шанан , Тибет, Китай
Urdu:
شاننان، تبت, تبت, چین
Vietnamese:
Sơn Nam, Tây Tạng, Trung Quốc
Wu Chinese:
山南市, 西藏, 中国


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Actinolite
Formula: ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Alabandite
Formula: MnS
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
Albite
Formula: Na(AlSi3O8)
Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Almandine
Formula: Fe2+3Al2(SiO4)3
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Aluminium
Formula: Al
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
'Andorite'
Formula: AgPbSb3S6
Reference: Jianfang Zhang, Youye Zheng, Gangyang Zhang, Shunbao Gao, Xianren Ye, Zhong Zhang, Minyuan Liu, and Jiqiu Li (2010): Earth Science - Journal of China University of Geosciences 35(6), 1000-1010; Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
Andradite
Formula: Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.
Reference: Shaohuai Wang (2006): Geology and Prospecting 42(6), 36-41; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Anglesite
Formula: PbSO4
Reference: Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692; Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78
Anhydrite
Formula: CaSO4
Reference: Shufeng Huang, Shanyuan Jiang, Huazhai Jiang, and Yushui Chen (2011): Geology and Prospecting 47(1), 1-10
Ankerite
Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Reference: Xin Fan, Lei Chen, Kezhang Qin, Bo Xiao, Jinxiang Li, Qiuping Li, Yushui Chen, Jinbiao Chen, Junxin Zhao, Guangming Li, Shufeng Huang, and Yitai Ju (2011): Geology and Prospecting 47(1), 89-99
Annabergite
Formula: Ni3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
Antigorite
Formula: Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
'Apatite'
Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
Reference: Jun Wang, Jun Zhang, and Youye Zheng (2001): Gold Science and Technology 9(3), 5-11
Arsenopyrite
Formula: FeAsS
Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region.
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
Awaruite
Formula: Ni3Fe
Reference: Wenji Bai, Robinson, P.T., Qingsong Fang, Jingsui Yang, Binggang Yan, Zhongming Zhang, Xufeng Hu, Meifu Zhou, and Malpas, J. (2000): Canadian Mineralogist 38(3), 585-598.
Azurite
Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Badengzhuite (TL)
Formula: TiP
Type Locality:
Reference: Xiong, F., Xu, X., Mugnaioli, E., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Grew, E. and Robinson, P.T. (2019): Badengzhuite, IMA 2019-076. CNMNC Newsletter No. 52; Mineralogical Magazine: 83; https://doi.org/10.1180/mgm.2019.73; http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15946 Mugnaioli, E., Xiong, F., Xu, X., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Yang, J., & Grew, E. S. (2022). Wodegongjieite, ideally KCa3 (Al7Si9) O32, a new sheet silicate isostructural with the feldspar polymorph kokchetavite, KAlSi3O8. Mineralogical Magazine, 86(6), 975-987.
Baryte
Formula: BaSO4
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
'Bastnäsite'
Formula: (Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
Reference: SONG, X., SHI, Z., ZHANG, K., ZHANG, J. and ZHU, F. (2014), The Curves of Seven REE and Their Geological Significances of Porphyry Mo (Cu) Deposit of Chengba, Tibet. Acta Geologica Sinica, 88: 603–604
Bertrandite
Formula: Be4(Si2O7)(OH)2
Reference: Wang, Yiyun, Guangming Li, Wei Liang, and Zhi Zhang. (2022) "The Chemical Characteristics and Metallogenic Mechanism of Beryl from Cuonadong Sn-W-Be Rare Polymetallic Deposit in Southern Tibet, China" Minerals 12, no. 5: 497. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12050497
Beryl
Formula: Be3Al2(Si6O18)
Reference: Xie, Y., Li, L., Wang, B., Li, G., Liu, H., Li, Y., ... & Zhou, J. (2017). Genesis of the Zhaxikang epithermal Pb-Zn-Sb deposit in southern Tibet, China: Evidence for a magmatic link. Ore Geology Reviews, 80, 891-909.
Beryl var. Aquamarine
Formula: Be3Al2Si6O18
Reference: Shen, J.Q., Hu, Z.K., Cui, S.Y., Zhang, Y.F., Li, E.Q., Liang, W. and Xu, B., (2021) A study on beryl in the Cuonadong Be-W-Sn polymetallic deposit, Longzi County, Tibet, China. Crystals, 11(7), p.777.
'Biotite'
Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.
Reference: Shaohuai Wang and Zikang Chen (2003): Geology and Prospecting 39(2), 21-25
Bismutite
Formula: (BiO)2CO3
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 85(9), 1407-1421
Borax
Formula: Na2(B4O5)(OH)4 · 8H2O
Reference: Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 340.
Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.
Reference: Shaohuai Wang and Zikang Chen (2003): Geology and Prospecting 39(2), 21-25; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Tiebing Liu, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Shanyuan Jiang, and Xingchun Zhang (2006): Resource Geology 56(3), 315-336; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Boulangerite
Formula: Pb5Sb4S11
Reference: Jianfang Zhang, Youye Zheng, Gangyang Zhang, Shunbao Gao, Xianren Ye, Zhong Zhang, Minyuan Liu, and Jiqiu Li (2010): Earth Science - Journal of China University of Geosciences 35(6), 1000-1010; Likuan Zhu, Xuexiang Gu, Guanqing Li, Yongmei Zhang, Wenbin Cheng, and Xiaodong Bian (2012): Geoscience 26(3), 453-463; Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692; Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914 Xie, Y., Li, L., Wang, B., Li, G., Liu, H., Li, Y., ... & Zhou, J. (2017). Genesis of the Zhaxikang epithermal Pb-Zn-Sb deposit in southern Tibet, China: Evidence for a magmatic link. Ore Geology Reviews, 80, 891-909.
Bournonite
Formula: PbCuSbS3
Reference: Jianfang Zhang, Youye Zheng, Gangyang Zhang, Shunbao Gao, Xianren Ye, Zhong Zhang, Minyuan Liu, and Jiqiu Li (2010): Earth Science - Journal of China University of Geosciences 35(6), 1000-1010; Likuan Zhu, Xuexiang Gu, Guanqing Li, Yongmei Zhang, Wenbin Cheng, and Xiaodong Bian (2012): Geoscience 26(3), 453-463; Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
Calcite
Formula: CaCO3
Localities: Reported from at least 31 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Tiebing Liu, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Shanyuan Jiang, and Xingchun Zhang (2006): Resource Geology 56(3), 315-336; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
'Calc-silicate minerals'
Reference: He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
Cassiterite
Formula: SnO2
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
Celestine
Formula: SrSO4
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Chalcanthite
Formula: CuSO4 · 5H2O
Reference: Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78
Chalcocite
Formula: Cu2S
Reference: Shaohuai Wang (2006): Geology and Prospecting 42(6), 36-41; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
Localities: Reported from at least 13 localities in this region.
Reference: Shaohuai Wang and Zikang Chen (2003): Geology and Prospecting 39(2), 21-25; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Tiebing Liu, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Shanyuan Jiang, and Xingchun Zhang (2006): Resource Geology 56(3), 315-336; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Chalcostibite
Formula: CuSbS2
Description: Argentiferous
Reference: Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
'Chlorite Group'
Localities: Reported from at least 18 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Tiebing Liu, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Shanyuan Jiang, and Xingchun Zhang (2006): Resource Geology 56(3), 315-336; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Chloritoid
Formula: (Fe2+,Mg,Mn2+)Al2(SiO4)O(OH)2
Reference: He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
'Chrome-Spinel (of Dana)'
Reference: Wenji Bai, Robinson, P.T., Qingsong Fang, Jingsui Yang, Binggang Yan, Zhongming Zhang, Xufeng Hu, Meifu Zhou, and Malpas, J. (2000): Canadian Mineralogist 38(3), 585-598.
Chromite
Formula: Fe2+Cr3+2O4
Reference: Denghong Wang, Yuchuan Chen, Jue Xu, Jianmin Yang, Chunji Xue, and Shenghao Yan (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(3), 478-484.
Chromium
Formula: Cr
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Cinnabar
Formula: HgS
Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.
Reference: Jun Wang, Jun Zhang, and Youye Zheng (2001): Gold Science and Technology 9(3), 5-11; Ruwei Mo, Xiaoming Sun, Wei Zhai, Feng Zhou, and Yeheng Liang (2013): Acta Petrologica Sinica 29(4), 1427-1438
Clinochlore
Formula: Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'
Reference: Xiong, Q., Dai, H. K., Zheng, J. P., Griffin, W. L., Zheng, H. D., Wang, L., & Reilly, S. Y. O. (2022). Vertical depletion of ophiolitic mantle reflects melt focusing and interaction in sub-spreading-center asthenosphere. Nature Communications, 13(1), 6956.
Clinozoisite
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Reference: He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
Coesite
Formula: SiO2
Reference: Robinson, P.T., Jingsui Yang, Wenji Bai, and Qingsong Fang (2006): 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS), July 10-14, 2006, Abstract 59-SE-A0857.
'Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series'
Reference: He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
Copper
Formula: Cu
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Cordierite
Formula: (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Reference: He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
Corundum
Formula: Al2O3
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
Covellite
Formula: CuS
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
Cuprite
Formula: Cu2O
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Diamond
Formula: C
Reference: Xiangzhen Xu, Jingsui Yang, Dengzhu Ba, Qingsong Fang, Songyong Chen, Wenji Bai, and Huaqi Li (2008): Preliminary research on Kangjinla podiform chromite deposit in Tibet. Presented at the 33rd International Geological Congress, Oslo, August 6-14, 2008.; Xiangzhen Xu, Jingsui Yang, Guolin Guo, and Fahui Xiong (2013): Acta Petrologica Sinica 29(6), 1867-1877
Digenite
Formula: Cu9S5
Reference: Guo, G., Yang, J., Robinson, P.T., Liu, X., Xu, X., Xiong, F. (2016): Platinum-group Mineral (PGM) and Base-metal Sulphide (BMS) Inclusions in Chromitites of the Zedang Ophiolite, Southern Tibet, China and their Petrogenetic Significance. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition): 90: 900–912; http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12863 (2016)
Diopside
Formula: CaMgSi2O6
Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Diopside var. Chromium-bearing Diopside
Formula: Ca(Mg,Cr)Si2O6
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Dolomite
Formula: CaMg(CO3)2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121 Guo, Wei, Huaiyu He, Youjuan Li, Xiujuan Bai, Fei Su, Yan Liu, and Rixiang Zhu. (2018) "Timing of Secondary Hydrothermal Alteration of the Luobusa Chromitites Constrained by Ar/Ar Dating of Chrome Chlorites" Minerals 8, no. 6: 230. https://doi.org/10.3390/min8060230 Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
Enstatite
Formula: Mg2Si2O6
Reference: Meifu Zhou, Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., and Li Zijin (1996): Journal of Petrology 37(1), 3-21.
Epidote
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Tiebing Liu, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Shanyuan Jiang, and Xingchun Zhang (2006): Resource Geology 56(3), 315-336; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Erlichmanite
Formula: OsS2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'
Reference: Meifu Zhou, Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., and Li Zijin (1996): Journal of Petrology 37(1), 3-21.
'Feldspar Group'
Reference: Shaohuai Wang (2006): Geology and Prospecting 42(6), 36-41
Fluorite
Formula: CaF2
Reference: Huazhai Jiang, Hailiang Zeng, and Zhishan Wu (2011): Geology and Exploration 47(1), 71-77
Forsterite
Formula: Mg2SiO4
Reference: Bai, W.J., Fang, Q.S., Zhang, Z.M., et al. (2001): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 20(1), 1-9.
'Freibergite Subgroup'
Formula: (Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C2+2)Sb4S12S0-1
Reference: Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78
Galena
Formula: PbS
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
'Garnet Group'
Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3
Reference: Xiangzhen Xu, Jingsui Yang, Guolin Guo, and Fahui Xiong (2013): Acta Petrologica Sinica 29(6), 1867-1877
Gehlenite
Formula: Ca2Al[AlSiO7]
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Gersdorffite
Formula: NiAsS
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
Goethite
Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH)
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
Gold
Formula: Au
Localities: Reported from at least 14 localities in this region.
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
Gold var. Electrum
Formula: (Au,Ag)
Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
Graphite
Formula: C
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Grossular
Formula: Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Reference: Lei Chen, Kezhang Qin, Guangming Li, Bo Xiao, Jinxiang Li, Huazhai Jiang, Jinbiao Chen, Junxing Zhao, Xin Fan, Fengjie Han, Shufeng Huang, and Yitai Ju (2011): Geology and Prospecting 47(1), 78-88; Lei Chen, Kezhang Qin, Guangming Li, Jinxiang Li, Bo Xiao, Huazhai Jiang, Junxing Zhao, Xin Fan, and Shanyuan Jiang (2012): Mineral Deposits 31(3), 417-437
Gypsum
Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O
Reference: Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78
Heazlewoodite
Formula: Ni3S2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
Hedenbergite
Formula: CaFe2+Si2O6
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Hematite
Formula: Fe2O3
Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
Hematite var. Specularite
Formula: Fe2O3
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Hessite
Formula: Ag2Te
Reference: Shaohuai Wang (2006): Geology and Prospecting 42(6), 36-41; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
'Hornblende'
Reference: Yushui Chen, Chengdong Wang, and Qingan Du (2011): Geology and Prospecting 47(1), 31-35
Hörnesite
Formula: Mg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
'Hydromuscovite'
Reference: Lei Chen, Kezhang Qin, Guangming Li, Jinxiang Li, Bo Xiao, Huazhai Jiang, Junxing Zhao, Xin Fan, and Shanyuan Jiang (2012): Mineral Deposits 31(3), 417-437
Ilmenite
Formula: Fe2+TiO3
Reference: Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692
Irarsite
Formula: (Ir,Ru,Rh,Pt)AsS
Reference: Guo, G., Yang, J., Robinson, P.T., Liu, X., Xu, X., Xiong, F. (2016): Platinum-group Mineral (PGM) and Base-metal Sulphide (BMS) Inclusions in Chromitites of the Zedang Ophiolite, Southern Tibet, China and their Petrogenetic Significance. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition): 90: 900–912; http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12863 (2016)
Iridarsenite
Formula: (Ir,Ru)As2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
Iridium
Formula: (Ir,Os,Ru)
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Iridium var. Osmiridium
Formula: (Ir,Os,Ru)
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Iridium var. Rutheniridium
Formula: (Ir,Ru)
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Iron
Formula: Fe
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Jamesonite
Formula: Pb4FeSb6S14
Reference: Jianfang Zhang, Youye Zheng, Gangyang Zhang, Shunbao Gao, Xianren Ye, Zhong Zhang, Minyuan Liu, and Jiqiu Li (2010): Earth Science - Journal of China University of Geosciences 35(6), 1000-1010; Likuan Zhu, Xuexiang Gu, Guanqing Li, Yongmei Zhang, Wenbin Cheng, and Xiaodong Bian (2012): Geoscience 26(3), 453-463; Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692; Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
Jingsuiite (TL)
Formula: TiB2
Reference: Xiong, F., Xu, X., Mugnaioli, E., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Grew, E.S., Robinson, P.T. (2019): Jingsuiite, IMA 2018-117b. CNMNC Newsletter No. 52; Mineralogical Magazine: 83; https://doi.org/10.1180/mgm.2019.73; http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15946
Kangjinlaite (TL)
Formula: Ti11Si10
Type Locality:
Reference: Xiong, F., Xu, X., Mugnaioli, E., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Grew, E.S., Yang, Y.: Kangjinlaite, IMA2019-112b, in: CNMNC Newsletter 61, Eur. J. Mineral.: 33, https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-33-299-2021 Mugnaioli, E., Xiong, F., Xu, X., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Yang, J., & Grew, E. S. (2022). Wodegongjieite, ideally KCa3 (Al7Si9) O32, a new sheet silicate isostructural with the feldspar polymorph kokchetavite, KAlSi3O8. Mineralogical Magazine, 86(6), 975-987.
Kaolinite
Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
Kashinite
Formula: Ir2S3
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mienralogica 26(5), 418-428
'K Feldspar'
Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.
Reference: Qingsheng Xu, Jian Guo, Yang Liu, Shufeng Huang, Qiuping Li, and Yushui Chen (2011): Geology and Exploration 47(1), 107-112; Zhiping Qin and Qiuping Li (2011): Geology and Exploration 47(1), 36-42
Khamrabaevite
Formula: (Ti,V,Fe)C
Reference: Mugnaioli, E., Xiong, F., Xu, X., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Yang, J., & Grew, E. S. (2022). Wodegongjieite, ideally KCa3 (Al7Si9) O32, a new sheet silicate isostructural with the feldspar polymorph kokchetavite, KAlSi3O8. Mineralogical Magazine, 86(6), 975-987.
Kyanite
Formula: Al2(SiO4)O
Reference: Robinson, P.T., Jingsui Yang, Wenji Bai, and Qingsong Fang (2006): 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS), July 10-14, 2006, Abstract 59-SE-A0857.
Laurite
Formula: RuS2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mienralogica 26(5), 418-428
Lead
Formula: Pb
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Lepidocrocite
Formula: γ-Fe3+O(OH)
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
Lime
Formula: CaO
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
'Limonite'
Localities: Reported from at least 15 localities in this region.
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
Linzhiite (TL)
Formula: FeSi2
Type Locality:
Reference: CNMNC Newsletter, June 2010,p.579. Min. Mag, 74,579; Li Guowu, Bai Wenji, Shi Nicheng, Fang Qinsong, Xiong Ming, Yang Jingsui, Ma Zhesheng, Rong He (2012): Linzhiite, FeSi2, a redefined and revalidated mineral species from Luobusha, Tibet, China. European Journal of Mineralogy, 24, 1047-1052.
Litharge
Formula: PbO
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
Luobusaite (TL)
Formula: Fe0.84Si2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Nicheng Shi, Qingsong Fang, Guowu Li, Ming Xiong, Jingsui Yang, and He Rong (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(5), 656-659; MinAbs MA 07M/0529 (abstract).
Mackinawite
Formula: FeS
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
Magnesiochromite
Formula: MgCr2O4
Reference: Wenji Bai, Robinson, P.T., Qingsong Fang, Jingsui Yang, Binggang Yan, Zhongming Zhang, Xufeng Hu, Meifu Zhou, and Malpas, J. (2000): Canadian Mineralogist 38(3), 585-598. Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
Magnesio-hornblende
Formula: ◻Ca2(Mg4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Reference: Lei Chen, Kezhang Qin, Guangming Li, Jinxiang Li, Bo Xiao, Huazhai Jiang, Junxing Zhao, Xin Fan, and Shanyuan Jiang (2012): Mineral Deposits 31(3), 417-437
Magnesite
Formula: MgCO3
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
Malachite
Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.
Reference: Jianfang Zhang, Youye Zheng, Gangyang Zhang, Shunbao Gao, Xianren Ye, Zhong Zhang, Minyuan Liu, and Jiqiu Li (2010): Earth Science - Journal of China University of Geosciences 35(6), 1000-1010; Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692; Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
Malayaite
Formula: CaSn(SiO4)O
Reference: He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
Manganite
Formula: Mn3+O(OH)
Reference: Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692
Marcasite
Formula: FeS2
Reference: Jun Wang, Jun Zhang, and Youye Zheng (2001): Gold Science and Technology 9(3), 5-11; Ruwei Mo, Xiaoming Sun, Wei Zhai, Feng Zhou, and Yeheng Liang (2013): Acta Petrologica Sinica 29(4), 1427-1438
Maurogemmiite (TL)
Formula: Ti10Fe3O3
Type Locality:
Reference: Mugnaioli, E., Xiong, F., Xu, X., Yang, J., Grew, E. S.: Maurogemmiite, IMA 2022- 098a, in: CNMNC Newsletter 73, Eur. J. Mineral.: 35; https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-35-397-2023.
Millerite
Formula: NiS
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428 Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
Minium
Formula: Pb3O4
Reference: Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
Moissanite
Formula: SiC
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121; Lee, J.S., Yu, S.C., Tung, S.F., Bai, W.J., Yang, J.S., Fang, Q.S., Zhang, Z.M. (2006): The crystal structure of natural 33R moissanite from Tibet. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie, 221, 213-217.
Molybdenite
Formula: MoS2
Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
'Monazite'
Formula: REE(PO4)
Reference: SONG, X., SHI, Z., ZHANG, K., ZHANG, J. and ZHU, F. (2014), The Curves of Seven REE and Their Geological Significances of Porphyry Mo (Cu) Deposit of Chengba, Tibet. Acta Geologica Sinica, 88: 603–604
Montmorillonite
Formula: (Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Reference: Qingsheng Xu, Jian Guo, Yang Liu, Shufeng Huang, Qiuping Li, and Yushui Chen (2011): Geology and Exploration 47(1), 107-112
Muscovite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Localities: Reported from at least 25 localities in this region.
Reference: Jun Wang, Jun Zhang, and Youye Zheng (2001): Gold Science and Technology 9(3), 5-11; Ruwei Mo, Xiaoming Sun, Wei Zhai, Feng Zhou, and Yeheng Liang (2013): Acta Petrologica Sinica 29(4), 1427-1438
Muscovite var. Illite
Formula: K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
Reference: Qingsheng Xu, Jian Guo, Yang Liu, Shufeng Huang, Qiuping Li, and Yushui Chen (2011): Geology and Exploration 47(1), 107-112
Muscovite var. Sericite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Localities: Reported from at least 21 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Tiebing Liu, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Shanyuan Jiang, and Xingchun Zhang (2006): Resource Geology 56(3), 315-336; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Naquite (TL)
Formula: FeSi
Type Locality:
Reference: CNMNC Newsletter, June 2010,p.579. Min. Mag, 74,579; Shi, N., Li, G., Bai, W., Xiong, M., Yang, J., Fang, Q., Ma, Z., Rong, H. (2012): Naquite, FeSi, a New Mineral Species from Luobusha, Tibet, Western China. Acta Geologica Sinica, 86, 533-538.
Népouite
Formula: Ni3Si2O5(OH)4
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
Nickel
Formula: Ni
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Nickeline
Formula: NiAs
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
'Olivine Group'
Formula: M2SiO4
Reference: Xiong, Q., Dai, H. K., Zheng, J. P., Griffin, W. L., Zheng, H. D., Wang, L., & Reilly, S. Y. O. (2022). Vertical depletion of ophiolitic mantle reflects melt focusing and interaction in sub-spreading-center asthenosphere. Nature Communications, 13(1), 6956.
'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'
Reference: Xiong, Q., Dai, H. K., Zheng, J. P., Griffin, W. L., Zheng, H. D., Wang, L., & Reilly, S. Y. O. (2022). Vertical depletion of ophiolitic mantle reflects melt focusing and interaction in sub-spreading-center asthenosphere. Nature Communications, 13(1), 6956.
Osbornite
Formula: TiN
Reference: Dobrzhinetskaya, L.F., Wirth, R., Yang, J., Green, H.W., Hutcheon, I.D., Weber, P.K. and Grew, E.S. (2014): Qingsongite, natural cubic boron nitride: The first boron mineral from the Earth’s mantle. American Mineralogist. 99, 764-772
Osmium
Formula: (Os,Ir,Ru)
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggang Yan, Zhongming Zhang, Yufeng Ren, Nicheng Shi, Zhesheng Ma, and Mingquan Dai (2004): Earth Science Frontiers 11(1), 179-187
Osmium var. Iridosmine
Formula: (Os,Ir)
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Palladium
Formula: (Pd,Pt)
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggang Yan, Zhongming Zhang, Yufeng Ren, Nicheng Shi, Zhesheng Ma, and Mingquan Dai (2004): Earth Science Frontiers 11(1), 179-187
Paulrobinsonite (TL)
Formula: Ti8Fe4O2
Type Locality:
Reference: Mugnaioli, E., Xu, X., Yang, J., Grew, E.S. (2023): Paulrobinsonite, IMA 2022- 099a, in: CNMNC Newsletter 73, Eur. J. Mineral.: 35; https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-35-397-2023.
Pentlandite
Formula: (NixFey)Σ9S8
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Periclase
Formula: MgO
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Petzite
Formula: Ag3AuTe2
Reference: Shaohuai Wang (2006): Geology and Prospecting 42(6), 36-41; Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Phenakite
Formula: Be2SiO4
Reference: Dai, Z. W., Li, G. M., Xie, Y. L., Yang, Z. M., Huizenga, J. M., Liang, W., ... & Cao, H. W. (2021). Source and evolution of the ore-forming fluid of the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be polymetallic deposit (southern Tibet, China): constraints from scheelite trace element and Sr isotope geochemistry. Ore Geology Reviews, 104570. Dai, Z. W., Li, G. M., Xie, Y. L., Yang, Z. M., Huizenga, J. M., Liang, W., ... & Cao, H. W. (2022). Source and evolution of the ore-forming fluid of the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be polymetallic deposit (southern Tibet, China): Constraints from scheelite trace element and Sr isotope geochemistry. Ore Geology Reviews, 142, 104570. He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
Phlogopite
Formula: KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
'Plagioclase'
Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Reference: Wang, Yiyun, Guangming Li, Wei Liang, and Zhi Zhang. (2022) "The Chemical Characteristics and Metallogenic Mechanism of Beryl from Cuonadong Sn-W-Be Rare Polymetallic Deposit in Southern Tibet, China" Minerals 12, no. 5: 497. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12050497
Polkanovite
Formula: Rh12As7
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'Potash Feldspar'
Reference: Wang, Yiyun, Guangming Li, Wei Liang, and Zhi Zhang. (2022) "The Chemical Characteristics and Metallogenic Mechanism of Beryl from Cuonadong Sn-W-Be Rare Polymetallic Deposit in Southern Tibet, China" Minerals 12, no. 5: 497. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12050497
Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
Localities: Reported from at least 30 localities in this region.
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
Pyrite var. Bravoite
Formula: (Fe,Ni)S2
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
Pyrite var. Gold-bearing Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
Reference: Ding, Z., Sun, X., Hu, S., Chen, H., Li, D., Fu, Y., ... & Huang, F. (2022). Role of carbonaceous material in gold precipitation for orogenic gold deposits: A case study of the Bangbu gold deposit in southern Tibet, China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105231.
'Pyroxene Group'
Formula: ADSi2O6
Reference: Xiong, Q., Dai, H. K., Zheng, J. P., Griffin, W. L., Zheng, H. D., Wang, L., & Reilly, S. Y. O. (2022). Vertical depletion of ophiolitic mantle reflects melt focusing and interaction in sub-spreading-center asthenosphere. Nature Communications, 13(1), 6956.
Pyrrhotite
Formula: Fe1-xS
Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
Qingsongite (TL)
Formula: BN
Type Locality:
Description: As inclusions in coesite
Reference: Dobrzhinetskaya, L.F., Wirth, R., Yang, J., Green, H.W., Hutcheon, I.D., Weber, P.K. and Grew, E.S. (2013) Qingsongite, IMA 2013-030. CNMNC Newsletter No. 16, August 2013, page 2708; Mineralogical Magazine, 77, 2695.; Dobrzhinetskaya, L.F., Wirth, R., Yang, J., Green, H.W., Hutcheon, I.D., Weber, P.K. and Grew, E.S. (2014): Qingsongite, natural cubic boron nitride: The first boron mineral from the Earth’s mantle. American Mineralogist. 99, 764-772
Quartz
Formula: SiO2
Localities: Reported from at least 31 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 85(9), 1407-1421; Zhiping Qin and Qiuping Li (2011): Geology and Exploration 47(1), 36-42
Quartz var. Chalcedony
Formula: SiO2
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
Qusongite (TL)
Formula: WC
Reference: IMA website; American Mineralogist, Volume 94, pages 387–390, 2009
Rambergite
Formula: MnS
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
Rhodium
Formula: (Rh,Pt)
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
Rhodochrosite
Formula: MnCO3
Reference: Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692; Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78 Xie, Y., Li, L., Wang, B., Li, G., Liu, H., Li, Y., ... & Zhou, J. (2017). Genesis of the Zhaxikang epithermal Pb-Zn-Sb deposit in southern Tibet, China: Evidence for a magmatic link. Ore Geology Reviews, 80, 891-909.
Ruthenarsenite
Formula: (Ru,Ni)As
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mienralogica 26(5), 418-428
Ruthenium
Formula: (Ru,Ir)
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggang Yan, Zhongming Zhang, Yufeng Ren, Nicheng Shi, Zhesheng Ma, and Mingquan Dai (2004): Earth Science Frontiers 11(1), 179-187
Rutile
Formula: TiO2
Description: Silicium-rich rutile.
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
'Scapolite'
Reference: Dai, Z. W., Li, G. M., Xie, Y. L., Yang, Z. M., Huizenga, J. M., Liang, W., ... & Cao, H. W. (2021). Source and evolution of the ore-forming fluid of the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be polymetallic deposit (southern Tibet, China): constraints from scheelite trace element and Sr isotope geochemistry. Ore Geology Reviews, 104570. Dai, Z. W., Li, G. M., Xie, Y. L., Yang, Z. M., Huizenga, J. M., Liang, W., ... & Cao, H. W. (2022). Source and evolution of the ore-forming fluid of the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be polymetallic deposit (southern Tibet, China): Constraints from scheelite trace element and Sr isotope geochemistry. Ore Geology Reviews, 142, 104570. He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
Scheelite
Formula: Ca(WO4)
Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.
Reference: Xin Fan, Lei Chen, Kezhang Qin, Bo Xiao, Jinxiang Li, Qiuping Li, Yushui Chen, Jinbiao Chen, Junxin Zhao, Guangming Li, Shufeng Huang, and Yitai Ju (2011): Geology and Prospecting 47(1), 89-99; Zhiping Qin and Qiuping Li (2011): Geology and Exploration 47(1), 36-42
Scorodite
Formula: Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O
Reference: Wang, Yiyun, Guangming Li, Wei Liang, and Zhi Zhang. (2022) "The Chemical Characteristics and Metallogenic Mechanism of Beryl from Cuonadong Sn-W-Be Rare Polymetallic Deposit in Southern Tibet, China" Minerals 12, no. 5: 497. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12050497
Senarmontite
Formula: Sb2O3
Reference: Jianfang Zhang, Youye Zheng, Gangyang Zhang, Shunbao Gao, Xianren Ye, Zhong Zhang, Minyuan Liu, and Jiqiu Li (2010): Earth Science - Journal of China University of Geosciences 35(6), 1000-1010; Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
'Serpentine Subgroup'
Formula: D3[Si2O5](OH)4
Reference: Meifu Zhou, Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., and Li Zijin (1996): Journal of Petrology 37(1), 3-21; Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggang Yan, Zhongming Zhang, Yufeng Ren, Nicheng Shi, Zhesheng Ma, and Mingquan Dai (2004): Earth Science Frontiers 11(1), 179-187 Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
Siderite
Formula: FeCO3
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
Silicon
Formula: Si
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Sillimanite
Formula: Al2(SiO4)O
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Silver
Formula: Ag
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggang Yan, Zhongming Zhang, Yufeng Ren, Nicheng Shi, Zhesheng Ma, and Mingquan Dai (2004): Earth Science Frontiers 11(1), 179-187
Skutterudite
Formula: CoAs3
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
Smithsonite
Formula: ZnCO3
Reference: Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
Sperrylite
Formula: PtAs2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
Sphalerite
Formula: ZnS
Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region.
Reference: Jianfang Zhang, Youye Zheng, Gangyang Zhang, Shunbao Gao, Xianren Ye, Zhong Zhang, Minyuan Liu, and Jiqiu Li (2010): Earth Science - Journal of China University of Geosciences 35(6), 1000-1010; Likuan Zhu, Xuexiang Gu, Guanqing Li, Yongmei Zhang, Wenbin Cheng, and Xiaodong Bian (2012): Geoscience 26(3), 453-463; Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692; Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914 Xie, Y., Li, L., Wang, B., Li, G., Liu, H., Li, Y., ... & Zhou, J. (2017). Genesis of the Zhaxikang epithermal Pb-Zn-Sb deposit in southern Tibet, China: Evidence for a magmatic link. Ore Geology Reviews, 80, 891-909.
Sphalerite var. Marmatite
Formula: (Zn,Fe)S
Reference: Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
Sphalerite var. Mátraite
Formula: ZnS
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Spinel
Formula: MgAl2O4
Description: Silicium-spinel.
Reference: http://www.ngu.no/FileArchive/165/2003_055.pdf Geological Survey of Norway / The Alice Wain Memorial West Norway Eclogite Field Symposium / Abstract Volume p. 8.
Staurolite
Formula: Fe2+2Al9Si4O23(OH)
Reference: He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
Stibnite
Formula: Sb2S3
Localities: Reported from at least 14 localities in this region.
Reference: Jun Wang, Jun Zhang, and Youye Zheng (2001): Gold Science and Technology 9(3), 5-11; Ruwei Mo, Xiaoming Sun, Wei Zhai, Feng Zhou, and Yeheng Liang (2013): Acta Petrologica Sinica 29(4), 1427-1438
Talc
Formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
'Tantalum'
Formula: Ta
Reference: Xiangzhen, X., Jingsui, Y., Songyong, C., Qingsong, F., Wenji, B., & Dengzhu, B. (2009). Unusual mantle mineral group from chromitite ore body Cr-11 in Luobusa ophiolite of Yarlung-Zangbo suture zone, Tibet. Journal of Earth Science, 20(2), 284-302.
'Tapiolite'
Formula: (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)2O6
Reference: He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
Tennantite-(Ni) (TL)
Formula: Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S12S
Type Locality:
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Yang, Z., Hou, Z., Fan, G., Ye, L., Qu, K. (2021): Tennantite-(Ni), IMA 2021-018. CNMNC Newsletter 62; Mineralogical Magazine, 85, https://doi.org/10.1180/mgm.2021.62 Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
'Tennantite Subgroup'
Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)
Tetrahedrite-(Ni) (TL)
Formula: Cu6(Cu4Ni2)Sb4S12S
Type Locality:
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Yang, Z., Dong, G., Guo, H., Qu, K. (2021): Tetrahedrite-(Ni), IMA2021-031. CNMNC Newsletter 62; Mineralogical Magazine: 85, https://doi.org/10.1180/mgm.2021.62 Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'
Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S
Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421; Xiang Sun, Youye Zheng, Song Wu, Zhimin You, Xu Wu, Miao Li, Tiancheng Zhou, and Jun Dong (2013): Acta Petrologica Sinica 29(4), 1392-1406
'Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite'
Formula: (Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13
Reference: Jianfang Zhang, Youye Zheng, Gangyang Zhang, Shunbao Gao, Xianren Ye, Zhong Zhang, Minyuan Liu, and Jiqiu Li (2010): Earth Science - Journal of China University of Geosciences 35(6), 1000-1010; Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692; Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
Formula: Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12S
Reference: Likuan Zhu, Xuexiang Gu, Guanqing Li, Yongmei Zhang, Wenbin Cheng, and Xiaodong Bian (2012): Geoscience 26(3), 453-463
'Tianhongqiite'
Formula: CrTiO3(OH)
Reference: Gu, X., Chen, R., Yang, H., Zhai, S., Xie, X., Li, K. (2022): Tianhongqiite, IMA 2021-006b, in: CNMNC Newsletter 68, Eur. J. Mineral.: 34, https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-34-385-2022, 2022.
Tin
Formula: Sn
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Titanite
Formula: CaTi(SiO4)O
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Titanium (TL)
Formula: Ti
Reference: Fang, Q.-S., Shi, N.-C., Li, G.-W., Bai, W.-J., Yang, J.-S., Xiong, M., Rong, H. and Ma, Z.-S. (2010) Titanium, IMA 2010-044. CNMNC Newsletter No. 7, February 2010, page 27; Mineralogical Magazine, 75, 27-31.; Fang, Q., Bai, W., Yang, J., Rong, He, Shi, N., Li, G., Xiong, M., Ma, Z. (2013): Titanium, Ti, A New Mineral Species from Luobusha, Tibet, China. Acta Geologica Sinica, 87, 1275-1280.
Topaz
Formula: Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Reference: He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
'Tourmaline'
Formula: AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Reference: Dai, Z. W., Li, G. M., Xie, Y. L., Yang, Z. M., Huizenga, J. M., Liang, W., ... & Cao, H. W. (2021). Source and evolution of the ore-forming fluid of the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be polymetallic deposit (southern Tibet, China): constraints from scheelite trace element and Sr isotope geochemistry. Ore Geology Reviews, 104570. Dai, Z. W., Li, G. M., Xie, Y. L., Yang, Z. M., Huizenga, J. M., Liang, W., ... & Cao, H. W. (2022). Source and evolution of the ore-forming fluid of the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be polymetallic deposit (southern Tibet, China): Constraints from scheelite trace element and Sr isotope geochemistry. Ore Geology Reviews, 142, 104570. He, C. T., Qin, K. Z., Zhao, J. X., Evans, N. J., Li, J. X., Zhou, Q. F., & Li, G. M. (2022). Multiple skarn generations related to composite leucogranites in the Cuonadong Sn-W-Be deposit, Himalaya. Ore Geology Reviews, 105161.
Tremolite
Formula: ◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Troilite
Formula: FeS
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
Tungsten
Formula: W
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Tungstite
Formula: WO3 · H2O
Reference: Shufeng Huang, Shanyuan Jiang, Huazhai Jiang, and Yushui Chen (2011): Geology and Prospecting 47(1), 1-10
'UM1999-02-As:NiRh'
Formula: (Rh,Ni)7As4
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2000-07-E:CrFeNi'
Formula: (Ni,Fe,Cr)
Reference: Bai, W., Robinson, P.T., Fang, Q., Yang, J., Yan, B., Zhang, Z., Hu, X.-F., Zhou, M.-F., Malpas, J. (2000): The PGE and base-metal alloys in the podiform chromitites of the Luobusa ophiolite, southern Tibet. Can. Mineral.: 38: 585–598.
'UM2000-08-E:CrFeNi'
Formula: (Fe,Ni,Cr)
Reference: Bai, W., Robinson, P.T., Fang, Q., Yang, J., Yan, B., Zhang, Z., Hu, X.-F., Zhou, M.-F., Malpas, J. (2000): The PGE and base-metal alloys in the podiform chromitites of the Luobusa ophiolite, southern Tibet. Can. Mineral.: 38: 585–598.
'UM2000-09-E:CuFeNiPtRh'
Formula: (Pt,Rh)0.55(Fe,Cu,Ni)0.45
Reference: Bai, W., Robinson, P.T., Fang, Q., Yang, J., Yan, B., Zhang, Z., Hu, X.-F., Zhou, M.-F., Malpas, J. (2000): The PGE and base-metal alloys in the podiform chromitites of the Luobusa ophiolite, southern Tibet. Can. Mineral.: 38: 585–598.
'UM2000-14-E:FeIrNi'
Formula: ~Ir(Ni,Fe)2
Reference: Bai, W., Robinson, P.T., Fang, Q., Yang, J., Yan, B., Zhang, Z., Hu, X.-F., Zhou, M.-F., Malpas, J. (2000): The PGE and base-metal alloys in the podiform chromitites of the Luobusa ophiolite, southern Tibet. Can. Mineral.: 38: 585–598.
'UM2000-15-E:FeIrNi'
Formula: ~Ir(Ni,Fe)4
Reference: Bai, W., Robinson, P.T., Fang, Q., Yang, J., Yan, B., Zhang, Z., Hu, X.-F., Zhou, M.-F., Malpas, J. (2000): The PGE and base-metal alloys in the podiform chromitites of the Luobusa ophiolite, southern Tibet. Can. Mineral.: 38: 585–598.
'UM2000-16-E:FeIrNi'
Formula: ~Ir2(Fe,Ni)
Reference: Bai, W., Robinson, P.T., Fang, Q., Yang, J., Yan, B., Zhang, Z., Hu, X.-F., Zhou, M.-F., Malpas, J. (2000): The PGE and base-metal alloys in the podiform chromitites of the Luobusa ophiolite, southern Tibet. Can. Mineral.: 38: 585–598.
'UM2000-17-E:FeIrNi'
Formula: ~Ir3(Ni,Fe)2
Reference: Bai, W., Robinson, P.T., Fang, Q., Yang, J., Yan, B., Zhang, Z., Hu, X.-F., Zhou, M.-F., Malpas, J. (2000): The PGE and base-metal alloys in the podiform chromitites of the Luobusa ophiolite, southern Tibet. Can. Mineral.: 38: 585–598.
'UM2000-18-E:FeIrNiOs'
Formula: ~(Ir,Os)(Ni,Fe)
Reference: Bai, W., Robinson, P.T., Fang, Q., Yang, J., Yan, B., Zhang, Z., Hu, X.-F., Zhou, M.-F., Malpas, J. (2000): The PGE and base-metal alloys in the podiform chromitites of the Luobusa ophiolite, southern Tibet. Can. Mineral.: 38: 585–598.
'UM2000-19-E:FeNiPtRh'
Formula: (Pt,Rh)0.64(Fe,Ni)0.36
Reference: Bai, W., Robinson, P.T., Fang, Q., Yang, J., Yan, B., Zhang, Z., Hu, X.-F., Zhou, M.-F., Malpas, J. (2000): The PGE and base-metal alloys in the podiform chromitites of the Luobusa ophiolite, southern Tibet. Can. Mineral.: 38: 585–598.
'UM2000-60-Si:Fe'
Formula: Fe3Si7
Reference: Bai, W., Robinson, P.T., Fang, Q., Yang, J., Yan, B., Zhang, Z., Hu, X.-F., Zhou, M.-F., Malpas, J. (2000): The PGE and base-metal alloys in the podiform chromitites of the Luobusa ophiolite, southern Tibet. Can. Mineral.: 38: 585–598; in: Jambor, J.L., Roberts, A.C. (2001): New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 86: 199
'UM2007-01-As:CuPd'
Formula: (Pd,Cu)7As3
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-02-As:NiPd'
Formula: (Pd,Ni)7As4
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-03-As:NiRh'
Formula: Rh3Ni3.57As3
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-04-As:Pd'
Formula: Pd4As
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-05-As:PdTe'
Formula: Pd7(As,Te)2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-06-As:Rh'
Formula: Rh7As3
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-16-N:Ti'
Formula: Ti7N3
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-21-S:AsIrRh'
Formula: (Rh,Ir)3(S,As)7
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-22-S:AsRu'
Formula: Ru3(S,As)7
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-26-S:CuFeIrNiPtRh'
Formula: (Ir,Cu,Ni,Pt,Rh,Fe)9S11
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-27-S:CuFeIrNiRh'
Formula: (Ni,Fe,Cu,Rh,Ir)11S9
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-28-S:CuFeIrNi'
Formula: (Ni,Ir,Fe,Cu)8S9
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-29-S:CuFeIrNi'
Formula: (Ir,Ni,Fe,Cu)8S9
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-30-S:Fe'
Formula: Fe3S2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-31-S:Ti'
Formula: Ti7S3
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-33-Se:CuRhS'
Formula: (Rh,Cu)9(Se,S)11
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-42-Te:AsPd'
Formula: Pd7(Te,As)2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2007-43-Te:Pd'
Formula: Pd5Te2
Reference: Wenji Bai, Shufeng Tao, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Nicheng Shi and Guowu Li (2007): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 26(5), 418-428
'UM2009-33-SiO:AlKMgTi'
Formula: (Al,K,Mg,Ca)(Si,Ti)2O5 or KAl2MgTi(Si,Al)11O28 (?)
Reference: Dobrzhinetskaya, L.F., Wirth, R., Yang, J., Hutcheon, I.D., Weber, P.K., Green II, H.W. (2009): High-pressure highly reduced nitrides and oxides from chromitite of a Tibetan ophiolite. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. (U.S.A.): 106(46): 19233-19238
Uraninite
Formula: UO2
Reference: SONG, X., SHI, Z., ZHANG, K., ZHANG, J. and ZHU, F. (2014), The Curves of Seven REE and Their Geological Significances of Porphyry Mo (Cu) Deposit of Chengba, Tibet. Acta Geologica Sinica, 88: 603–604
Uvarovite
Formula: Ca3Cr2(SiO4)3
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Vaesite
Formula: NiS2
Reference: Wang, Y., Chen, R., Gu, X., Hou, Z., Nestola, F., Yang, Z., . . . Qu, K. (2023). Tennantite-(Ni), Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S13, from Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: A new Ni-member of the tetrahedrite group. Mineralogical Magazine, 1-22. doi:10.1180/mgm.2023.41
Valentinite
Formula: Sb2O3
Reference: Likuan Zhu, Xuexiang Gu, Guanqing Li, Yongmei Zhang, Wenbin Cheng, and Xiaodong Bian (2012): Geoscience 26(3), 453-463; Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
Vesuvianite
Formula: Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Wenjiite (TL)
Formula: Ti10SixPy
Type Locality:
Reference: Xiong, F., Xu, X., Mugnaioli, E., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Yang, Y., Grew, E.S.: Wenjiite, IMA2019-107c, in: CNMNC Newsletter 61, Eur. J. Mineral.: 33, https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-33-299-2021 Mugnaioli, E., Xiong, F., Xu, X., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Yang, J., & Grew, E. S. (2022). Wodegongjieite, ideally KCa3 (Al7Si9) O32, a new sheet silicate isostructural with the feldspar polymorph kokchetavite, KAlSi3O8. Mineralogical Magazine, 86(6), 975-987.
Wittichenite
Formula: Cu3BiS3
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 85(9), 1407-1421; Zhiping Qin and Qiuping Li (2011): Geology and Exploration 47(1), 36-42
Wodegongjieite (TL)
Formula: KCa3(Al7Si9)O32
Type Locality:
Reference: Xiong, F., Xu, X., Mugnaioli, E., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Yang, J., and Grew, E. S. (2022) Wodegongjieite, IMA 2020-036b, in: CNMNC Newsletter 67. European Journal of Mineralogy: 34. https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-34-359-2022 Mugnaioli, E., Xiong, F., Xu, X., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Yang, J., & Grew, E. S. (2022). Wodegongjieite, ideally KCa3 (Al7Si9) O32, a new sheet silicate isostructural with the feldspar polymorph kokchetavite, KAlSi3O8. Mineralogical Magazine, 86(6), 975-987.
'Wolfachite'
Formula: Ni(As,Sb)S
Reference: Jun Wang, Jun Zhang, and Youye Zheng (2001): Gold Science and Technology 9(3), 5-11
Wollastonite
Formula: Ca3(Si3O9)
Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.
Reference: Guangming Li, Kezhang Qin, Kuishou Ding, Jinxiang Li, Shaohuai Wang, Sanyuan Jiang, Jindeng Lin, Huazai Jiang, Shuyuan Fang, and Xinchun Zhang (2006): Acta Geologica Sinica 80(9), 1407-1421
Wüstite
Formula: FeO
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Yarlongite (TL)
Formula: Cr4Fe4NiC4
Reference: Shi Nicheng, Ma Zhesheng, Xiong Ming, Dai Mingquan, Bai Wenji, Fang Qingsong, Yan Binggang, and Yang Jingsui (2005): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 48(3), 338-345.
Zangboite (TL)
Formula: TiFeSi2
Type Locality:
Reference: Li, G., Fang, Q., Shi, N., Bai, W., Yang, J., Xiong, M., Ma, Z., Rogn, He (2009) Zangboite (TiFeSi2), a new mineral from Luobusha, Tibet, China. Canadian Mineralogist, 47, 1265-1274.
Zhiqinite (TL)
Formula: TiSi2
Type Locality:
Reference: Xiong, F., Xu, X., Mugnaioli, E., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Grew, E., Robinson, P.T. (2020) Two new minerals, badengzhuite, TiP, and zhiqinite, TiSi2, from the Cr-11 chromitite orebody, Luobusa ophiolite, Tibet, China: is this evidence for super-reduced mantle-derived fluids? European Journal of Mineralogy: 32: 557–574.; Xiong, F., Xu, X., Mugnaioli, E., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Grew, E., Robinson, P.T. (2019): Zhiqinite, IMA 2019-077. CNMNC Newsletter No. 52; Mineralogical Magazine: 83; https://doi.org/10.1180/mgm.2019.73 Mugnaioli, E., Xiong, F., Xu, X., Gemmi, M., Wirth, R., Yang, J., & Grew, E. S. (2022). Wodegongjieite, ideally KCa3 (Al7Si9) O32, a new sheet silicate isostructural with the feldspar polymorph kokchetavite, KAlSi3O8. Mineralogical Magazine, 86(6), 975-987.
Zinc
Formula: Zn
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Zincite
Formula: ZnO
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggang Yan, Zhongming Zhang, Yufeng Ren, Nicheng Shi, Zhesheng Ma, and Mingquan Dai (2004): Earth Science Frontiers 11(1), 179-187
Zinkenite
Formula: Pb9Sb22S42
Reference: Jianfang Zhang, Youye Zheng, Gangyang Zhang, Shunbao Gao, Xianren Ye, Zhong Zhang, Minyuan Liu, and Jiqiu Li (2010): Earth Science - Journal of China University of Geosciences 35(6), 1000-1010; Likuan Zhu, Xuexiang Gu, Guanqing Li, Yongmei Zhang, Wenbin Cheng, and Xiaodong Bian (2012): Geoscience 26(3), 453-463; Yiyun Wang, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Bin Lin, Qiufeng Leng, Wei Chen, Shuai Ding, Junlong Song, and Yunfeng Xu (2012): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 33(4), 681-692; Wei Liang, Yuanchuan Zheng, Zhusen Yang, Zhenqing Li, Yingchao Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qiuyun Li, Qingzhong Sun, Qiang Fu, and Zengqian Hou (2014): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 33(1), 64-78; Bin Lin, Juxing Tang, Wenbao Zheng, Qiufeng Leng, Yiyun Wang, MinYuan Liu, Huanhuan Yang, Shuai Ding, Lihua Zhang, and Hongzhang Yang (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 899-914
Zircon
Formula: Zr(SiO4)
Reference: Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
Zoisite
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Reference: Zhusen Yang, Zengqian Hou, Xiangjin Meng, Yingchao Liu, Hongcai Fei, Shihong Tian, Zhenqing Li, and Wei Gao (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
Aluminium1.AA.05Al
Awaruite1.AE.20Ni3Fe
Badengzhuite (TL)1.BD.60TiP
Chromium1.AE.05Cr
Copper1.AA.05Cu
Diamond1.CB.10aC
Gold1.AA.05Au
var. Electrum1.AA.05(Au,Ag)
Graphite1.CB.05aC
Iridium1.AF.10(Ir,Os,Ru)
var. Osmiridium1.AF.10(Ir,Os,Ru)
var. Rutheniridium1.AF.10(Ir,Ru)
Iron1.AE.05Fe
Jingsuiite (TL)1.B0.05TiB2
Kangjinlaite (TL)1.BB.Ti11Si10
Khamrabaevite1.BA.20(Ti,V,Fe)C
Lead1.AA.05Pb
Linzhiite (TL)1.BB.20FeSi2
Luobusaite (TL)1.BB.25Fe0.84Si2
Moissanite1.DA.SiC
Naquite (TL)1.BB.15FeSi
Nickel1.AA.05Ni
Osbornite1.BC.15TiN
Osmium1.AF.05(Os,Ir,Ru)
var. Iridosmine1.AF.05(Os,Ir)
Palladium1.AF.10(Pd,Pt)
Qingsongite (TL)1.BC.BN
Qusongite (TL)1.BA.25WC
Rhodium1.AF.10(Rh,Pt)
Ruthenium1.AF.05(Ru,Ir)
Silicon1.CB.15Si
Silver1.AA.05Ag
'Tantalum'1.AH.15Ta
Tin1.AC.10Sn
Titanium (TL)1.AB.05Ti
Tungsten1.AE.05W
'UM2007-16-N:Ti'1.BC.Ti7N3
Wenjiite (TL)1.B0.Ti10SixPy
Yarlongite (TL)1.BA.30Cr4Fe4NiC4
Zangboite (TL)1.BB.TiFeSi2
Zhiqinite (TL)1.BB.65TiSi2
Zinc1.AB.05Zn
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
Alabandite2.CD.10MnS
Arsenopyrite2.EB.20FeAsS
Bornite2.BA.15Cu5FeS4
Boulangerite2.HC.15Pb5Sb4S11
Bournonite2.GA.50PbCuSbS3
Chalcocite2.BA.05Cu2S
Chalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
Chalcostibite2.HA.05CuSbS2
Cinnabar2.CD.15aHgS
Covellite2.CA.05aCuS
Digenite2.BA.10Cu9S5
Erlichmanite2.EB.05aOsS2
'Freibergite Subgroup'2.GB.05(Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C2+2)Sb4S12S0-1
Galena2.CD.10PbS
Gersdorffite2.EB.25NiAsS
Heazlewoodite2.BB.05Ni3S2
Hessite2.BA.60Ag2Te
Irarsite2.EB.25(Ir,Ru,Rh,Pt)AsS
Iridarsenite2.EB.(Ir,Ru)As2
Jamesonite2.HB.15Pb4FeSb6S14
Kashinite2.DB.15Ir2S3
Laurite2.EB.05aRuS2
Mackinawite2.CC.25FeS
Marcasite2.EB.10aFeS2
Millerite2.CC.20NiS
Molybdenite2.EA.30MoS2
Nickeline2.CC.05NiAs
Pentlandite2.BB.15(NixFey)Σ9S8
Petzite2.BA.75Ag3AuTe2
Polkanovite2.AC.30Rh12As7
Pyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
var. Bravoite2.EB.05a(Fe,Ni)S2
var. Gold-bearing Pyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
Pyrrhotite2.CC.10Fe1-xS
Rambergite2.CB.45MnS
Ruthenarsenite2.CC.15(Ru,Ni)As
Skutterudite2.EC.05CoAs3
Sperrylite2.EB.05aPtAs2
Sphalerite2.CB.05aZnS
var. Marmatite2.CB.05a(Zn,Fe)S
var. Mátraite2.CB.05aZnS
Stibnite2.DB.05Sb2S3
'Tennantite Subgroup'2.GB.05Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S
Tennantite-(Ni) (TL)2.GB.Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S12S
'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'2.GB.05Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S
'var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite'2.GB.05(Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13
Tetrahedrite-(Ni) (TL)2.GB.Cu6(Cu4Ni2)Sb4S12S
Tetrahedrite-(Zn)2.GB.05Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12S
Troilite2.CC.10FeS
'UM1999-02-As:NiRh'2.AC.30(Rh,Ni)7As4
'UM2007-26-S:CuFeIrNiPtRh'2.CC.(Ir,Cu,Ni,Pt,Rh,Fe)9S11
'UM2007-27-S:CuFeIrNiRh'2.BB.(Ni,Fe,Cu,Rh,Ir)11S9
'UM2007-30-S:Fe'2.BB.05Fe3S2
Vaesite2.EB.05aNiS2
Wittichenite2.GA.20Cu3BiS3
Zinkenite2.JB.35aPb9Sb22S42
Group 3 - Halides
Fluorite3.AB.25CaF2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
Cassiterite4.DB.05SnO2
Chromite4.BB.05Fe2+Cr3+2O4
Coesite4.DA.35SiO2
Corundum4.CB.05Al2O3
Cuprite4.AA.10Cu2O
Goethite4.00.α-Fe3+O(OH)
Hematite4.CB.05Fe2O3
var. Specularite4.CB.05Fe2O3
Ilmenite4.CB.05Fe2+TiO3
Lepidocrocite4.FE.15γ-Fe3+O(OH)
Lime4.AB.25CaO
Litharge4.AC.20PbO
Magnesiochromite4.BB.05MgCr2O4
Magnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Manganite4.FD.15Mn3+O(OH)
Minium4.BD.05Pb3O4
Periclase4.AB.25MgO
Quartz4.DA.05SiO2
var. Chalcedony4.DA.05SiO2
Rutile4.DB.05TiO2
Senarmontite4.CB.50Sb2O3
Spinel4.BB.05MgAl2O4
Tungstite4.FJ.10WO3 · H2O
Uraninite4.DL.05UO2
Valentinite4.CB.55Sb2O3
Wüstite4.AB.25FeO
Zincite4.AB.20ZnO
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
Ankerite5.AB.10Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Azurite5.BA.05Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Bismutite5.BE.25(BiO)2CO3
Calcite5.AB.05CaCO3
Dolomite5.AB.10CaMg(CO3)2
Magnesite5.AB.05MgCO3
Malachite5.BA.10Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Rhodochrosite5.AB.05MnCO3
Siderite5.AB.05FeCO3
Smithsonite5.AB.05ZnCO3
Group 6 - Borates
Borax6.DA.10Na2(B4O5)(OH)4 · 8H2O
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
Anglesite7.AD.35PbSO4
Anhydrite7.AD.30CaSO4
Baryte7.AD.35BaSO4
Celestine7.AD.35SrSO4
Chalcanthite7.CB.20CuSO4 · 5H2O
Gypsum7.CD.40CaSO4 · 2H2O
Scheelite7.GA.05Ca(WO4)
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
Annabergite8.CE.40Ni3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
Hörnesite8.CE.40Mg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
Scorodite8.CD.10Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O
Group 9 - Silicates
Actinolite9.DE.10◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Albite9.FA.35Na(AlSi3O8)
Almandine9.AD.25Fe2+3Al2(SiO4)3
Andradite9.AD.25Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Antigorite9.ED.15Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Bertrandite9.BD.05Be4(Si2O7)(OH)2
Beryl9.CJ.05Be3Al2(Si6O18)
var. Aquamarine9.CJ.05Be3Al2Si6O18
Chloritoid9.AF.85(Fe2+,Mg,Mn2+)Al2(SiO4)O(OH)2
Clinochlore9.EC.55Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
Clinozoisite9.BG.05a(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Cordierite9.CJ.10(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Diopside9.DA.15CaMgSi2O6
var. Chromium-bearing Diopside9.DA.15Ca(Mg,Cr)Si2O6
Enstatite9.DA.05Mg2Si2O6
Epidote9.BG.05a(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Forsterite9.AC.05Mg2SiO4
Gehlenite9.BB.10Ca2Al[AlSiO7]
Grossular9.AD.25Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Hedenbergite9.DA.15CaFe2+Si2O6
Kaolinite9.ED.05Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Kyanite9.AF.15Al2(SiO4)O
Magnesio-hornblende9.DE.10◻Ca2(Mg4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Malayaite9.AG.15CaSn(SiO4)O
Montmorillonite9.EC.40(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Muscovite9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
var. Illite9.EC.15K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
var. Sericite9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Népouite9.ED.15Ni3Si2O5(OH)4
Phenakite9.AA.05Be2SiO4
Phlogopite9.EC.20KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Sillimanite9.AF.05Al2(SiO4)O
Staurolite9.AF.30Fe2+2Al9Si4O23(OH)
Talc9.EC.05Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
Titanite9.AG.15CaTi(SiO4)O
Topaz9.AF.35Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Tremolite9.DE.10◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Uvarovite9.AD.25Ca3Cr2(SiO4)3
Vesuvianite9.BG.35Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
Wodegongjieite (TL)9.FA. KCa3(Al7Si9)O32
Wollastonite9.DG.05Ca3(Si3O9)
Zircon9.AD.30Zr(SiO4)
Zoisite9.BG.10(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc.
'Andorite'-AgPbSb3S6
'Apatite'-Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
'Bastnäsite'-(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
'Biotite'-K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
'Calc-silicate minerals'-
'Chlorite Group'-
'Chrome-Spinel (of Dana)'-
'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'-
'Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series'-
'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'-
'Feldspar Group'-
'Garnet Group'-X3Z2(SiO4)3
'Hornblende'-
'Hydromuscovite'-
'K Feldspar'-
'Limonite'-
Maurogemmiite (TL)-Ti10Fe3O3
'Monazite'-REE(PO4)
'Olivine Group'-M2SiO4
'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'-
Paulrobinsonite (TL)-Ti8Fe4O2
'Plagioclase'-(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
'Potash Feldspar'-
'Pyroxene Group'-ADSi2O6
'Scapolite'-
'Serpentine Subgroup'-D3[Si2O5](OH)4
'Tapiolite'-(Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)2O6
'Tianhongqiite'-CrTiO3(OH)
'Tourmaline'-AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
'UM2000-07-E:CrFeNi'-(Ni,Fe,Cr)
'UM2000-08-E:CrFeNi'-(Fe,Ni,Cr)
'UM2000-09-E:CuFeNiPtRh'-(Pt,Rh)0.55(Fe,Cu,Ni)0.45
'UM2000-14-E:FeIrNi'-~Ir(Ni,Fe)2
'UM2000-15-E:FeIrNi'-~Ir(Ni,Fe)4
'UM2000-16-E:FeIrNi'-~Ir2(Fe,Ni)
'UM2000-17-E:FeIrNi'-~Ir3(Ni,Fe)2
'UM2000-18-E:FeIrNiOs'-~(Ir,Os)(Ni,Fe)
'UM2000-19-E:FeNiPtRh'-(Pt,Rh)0.64(Fe,Ni)0.36
'UM2000-60-Si:Fe'-Fe3Si7
'UM2007-01-As:CuPd'-(Pd,Cu)7As3
'UM2007-02-As:NiPd'-(Pd,Ni)7As4
'UM2007-03-As:NiRh'-Rh3Ni3.57As3
'UM2007-04-As:Pd'-Pd4As
'UM2007-05-As:PdTe'-Pd7(As,Te)2
'UM2007-06-As:Rh'-Rh7As3
'UM2007-21-S:AsIrRh'-(Rh,Ir)3(S,As)7
'UM2007-22-S:AsRu'-Ru3(S,As)7
'UM2007-28-S:CuFeIrNi'-(Ni,Ir,Fe,Cu)8S9
'UM2007-29-S:CuFeIrNi'-(Ir,Ni,Fe,Cu)8S9
'UM2007-31-S:Ti'-Ti7S3
'UM2007-33-Se:CuRhS'-(Rh,Cu)9(Se,S)11
'UM2007-42-Te:AsPd'-Pd7(Te,As)2
'UM2007-43-Te:Pd'-Pd5Te2
'UM2009-33-SiO:AlKMgTi'-(Al,K,Mg,Ca)(Si,Ti)2O5 or KAl2MgTi(Si,Al)11O28 (?)
'Wolfachite'-Ni(As,Sb)S

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
H Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
H AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
H Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
H ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
H Serpentine SubgroupD3[Si2O5](OH)4
H BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
H Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
H BoraxNa2(B4O5)(OH)4 · 8H2O
H Zoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
H MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
H KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
H MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
H Goethiteα-Fe3+O(OH)
H Lepidocrociteγ-Fe3+O(OH)
H PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
H VesuvianiteCa19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
H Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
H Muscovite var. IlliteK0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
H Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
H TungstiteWO3 · H2O
H ManganiteMn3+O(OH)
H GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
H ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2O
H Magnesio-hornblende◻Ca2(Mg4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
H BertranditeBe4(Si2O7)(OH)2
H ScoroditeFe3+AsO4 · 2H2O
H TianhongqiiteCrTiO3(OH)
H Chloritoid(Fe2+,Mg,Mn2+)Al2(SiO4)O(OH)2
H Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
H StauroliteFe22+Al9Si4O23(OH)
H TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
H AnnabergiteNi3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
H AntigoriteMg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
H ClinochloreMg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
H HörnesiteMg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
H NépouiteNi3Si2O5(OH)4
H TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
BeBeryllium
Be BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)
Be PhenakiteBe2SiO4
Be BertranditeBe4(Si2O7)(OH)2
Be Beryl var. AquamarineBe3Al2Si6O18
BBoron
B QingsongiteBN
B JingsuiiteTiB2
B BoraxNa2(B4O5)(OH)4 · 8H2O
B TourmalineAD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
CCarbon
C YarlongiteCr4Fe4NiC4
C QusongiteWC
C GraphiteC
C MoissaniteSiC
C AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
C CalciteCaCO3
C DiamondC
C MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
C SideriteFeCO3
C DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
C Bismutite(BiO)2CO3
C AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
C RhodochrositeMnCO3
C SmithsoniteZnCO3
C Bastnäsite(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
C Khamrabaevite(Ti,V,Fe)C
C MagnesiteMgCO3
NNitrogen
N QingsongiteBN
N UM2007-16-N:TiTi7N3
N OsborniteTiN
OOxygen
O Wodegongjieite KCa3(Al7Si9)O32
O MaurogemmiiteTi10Fe3O3
O PaulrobinsoniteTi8Fe4O2
O PericlaseMgO
O SpinelMgAl2O4
O RutileTiO2
O MagnesiochromiteMgCr2O4
O Hematite var. SpeculariteFe2O3
O CupriteCu2O
O Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
O AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3
O WüstiteFeO
O CoesiteSiO2
O HematiteFe2O3
O MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
O CorundumAl2O3
O LimeCaO
O LithargePbO
O KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
O DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
O AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
O AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
O QuartzSiO2
O CalciteCaCO3
O WollastoniteCa3(Si3O9)
O Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
O ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
O ChromiteFe2+Cr23+O4
O ForsteriteMg2SiO4
O EnstatiteMg2Si2O6
O Serpentine SubgroupD3[Si2O5](OH)4
O BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
O Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
O BoraxNa2(B4O5)(OH)4 · 8H2O
O CassiteriteSnO2
O Zoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
O MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
O KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
O Quartz var. ChalcedonySiO2
O BaryteBaSO4
O MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
O Goethiteα-Fe3+O(OH)
O Lepidocrociteγ-Fe3+O(OH)
O SideriteFeCO3
O ZirconZr(SiO4)
O CelestineSrSO4
O Diopside var. Chromium-bearing DiopsideCa(Mg,Cr)Si2O6
O TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
O GehleniteCa2Al[AlSiO7]
O PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
O UvaroviteCa3Cr2(SiO4)3
O AlmandineFe32+Al2(SiO4)3
O DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
O SillimaniteAl2(SiO4)O
O ScheeliteCa(WO4)
O ZinciteZnO
O Bismutite(BiO)2CO3
O VesuvianiteCa19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
O HedenbergiteCaFe2+Si2O6
O Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
O GrossularCa3Al2(SiO4)3
O Muscovite var. IlliteK0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
O Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
O AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
O ValentiniteSb2O3
O TungstiteWO3 · H2O
O AnhydriteCaSO4
O ManganiteMn3+O(OH)
O IlmeniteFe2+TiO3
O RhodochrositeMnCO3
O AnglesitePbSO4
O SenarmontiteSb2O3
O GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
O SmithsoniteZnCO3
O ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2O
O Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
O MiniumPb3O4
O Magnesio-hornblende◻Ca2(Mg4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
O UraniniteUO2
O MonaziteREE(PO4)
O Bastnäsite(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
O UM2009-33-SiO:AlKMgTi(Al,K,Mg,Ca)(Si,Ti)2O5 or KAl2MgTi(Si,Al)11O28 (?)
O BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)
O PhenakiteBe2SiO4
O TourmalineAD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
O BertranditeBe4(Si2O7)(OH)2
O Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
O ScoroditeFe3+AsO4 · 2H2O
O Beryl var. AquamarineBe3Al2Si6O18
O TianhongqiiteCrTiO3(OH)
O Chloritoid(Fe2+,Mg,Mn2+)Al2(SiO4)O(OH)2
O Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
O Cordierite(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
O MalayaiteCaSn(SiO4)O
O StauroliteFe22+Al9Si4O23(OH)
O Tapiolite(Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)2O6
O TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
O AnnabergiteNi3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
O AntigoriteMg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
O ClinochloreMg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
O HörnesiteMg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
O MagnesiteMgCO3
O NépouiteNi3Si2O5(OH)4
O TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
O Olivine GroupM2SiO4
O Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
FFluorine
F ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
F BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
F FluoriteCaF2
F Bastnäsite(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
F TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
NaSodium
Na AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Na BoraxNa2(B4O5)(OH)4 · 8H2O
Na Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Na Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
MgMagnesium
Mg PericlaseMgO
Mg SpinelMgAl2O4
Mg MagnesiochromiteMgCr2O4
Mg DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Mg ForsteriteMg2SiO4
Mg EnstatiteMg2Si2O6
Mg BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Mg Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Mg Diopside var. Chromium-bearing DiopsideCa(Mg,Cr)Si2O6
Mg PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Mg DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Mg VesuvianiteCa19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
Mg Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Mg Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Mg AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Mg Magnesio-hornblende◻Ca2(Mg4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Mg UM2009-33-SiO:AlKMgTi(Al,K,Mg,Ca)(Si,Ti)2O5 or KAl2MgTi(Si,Al)11O28 (?)
Mg Chloritoid(Fe2+,Mg,Mn2+)Al2(SiO4)O(OH)2
Mg Cordierite(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Mg AntigoriteMg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Mg ClinochloreMg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
Mg HörnesiteMg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
Mg MagnesiteMgCO3
Mg TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
AlAluminium
Al Wodegongjieite KCa3(Al7Si9)O32
Al SpinelMgAl2O4
Al Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Al AluminiumAl
Al CorundumAl2O3
Al KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Al AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Al Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Al BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Al Zoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Al MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Al KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Al GehleniteCa2Al[AlSiO7]
Al PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Al AlmandineFe32+Al2(SiO4)3
Al SillimaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Al VesuvianiteCa19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
Al GrossularCa3Al2(SiO4)3
Al Muscovite var. IlliteK0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
Al Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Al Magnesio-hornblende◻Ca2(Mg4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Al UM2009-33-SiO:AlKMgTi(Al,K,Mg,Ca)(Si,Ti)2O5 or KAl2MgTi(Si,Al)11O28 (?)
Al BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)
Al Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Al Beryl var. AquamarineBe3Al2Si6O18
Al Chloritoid(Fe2+,Mg,Mn2+)Al2(SiO4)O(OH)2
Al Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Al Cordierite(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Al StauroliteFe22+Al9Si4O23(OH)
Al TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Al ClinochloreMg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
SiSilicon
Si LuobusaiteFe0.84Si2
Si LinzhiiteFeSi2
Si NaquiteFeSi
Si ZangboiteTiFeSi2
Si KangjinlaiteTi11Si10
Si ZhiqiniteTiSi2
Si WenjiiteTi10SixPy
Si Wodegongjieite KCa3(Al7Si9)O32
Si SiliconSi
Si Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Si AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3
Si MoissaniteSiC
Si CoesiteSiO2
Si KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Si DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Si AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Si QuartzSiO2
Si WollastoniteCa3(Si3O9)
Si Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Si ForsteriteMg2SiO4
Si EnstatiteMg2Si2O6
Si Serpentine SubgroupD3[Si2O5](OH)4
Si BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Si Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Si Zoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Si MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Si KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Si Quartz var. ChalcedonySiO2
Si ZirconZr(SiO4)
Si Diopside var. Chromium-bearing DiopsideCa(Mg,Cr)Si2O6
Si TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Si GehleniteCa2Al[AlSiO7]
Si PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Si UvaroviteCa3Cr2(SiO4)3
Si AlmandineFe32+Al2(SiO4)3
Si SillimaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Si VesuvianiteCa19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
Si HedenbergiteCaFe2+Si2O6
Si Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Si GrossularCa3Al2(SiO4)3
Si Muscovite var. IlliteK0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
Si Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Si Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
Si Magnesio-hornblende◻Ca2(Mg4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Si UM2000-60-Si:FeFe3Si7
Si UM2009-33-SiO:AlKMgTi(Al,K,Mg,Ca)(Si,Ti)2O5 or KAl2MgTi(Si,Al)11O28 (?)
Si BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)
Si PhenakiteBe2SiO4
Si BertranditeBe4(Si2O7)(OH)2
Si Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Si Beryl var. AquamarineBe3Al2Si6O18
Si Chloritoid(Fe2+,Mg,Mn2+)Al2(SiO4)O(OH)2
Si Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Si Cordierite(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Si MalayaiteCaSn(SiO4)O
Si StauroliteFe22+Al9Si4O23(OH)
Si TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Si AntigoriteMg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Si ClinochloreMg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
Si NépouiteNi3Si2O5(OH)4
Si TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Si Olivine GroupM2SiO4
Si Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
PPhosphorus
P BadengzhuiteTiP
P WenjiiteTi10SixPy
P ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
P MonaziteREE(PO4)
SSulfur
S Tennantite-(Ni)Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S12S
S Tetrahedrite-(Ni)Cu6(Cu4Ni2)Sb4S12S
S ArsenopyriteFeAsS
S PyriteFeS2
S Pyrite var. Bravoite(Fe,Ni)S2
S Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S
S PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
S GalenaPbS
S AlabanditeMnS
S MolybdeniteMoS2
S Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite(Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13
S BorniteCu5FeS4
S ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
S StibniteSb2S3
S WitticheniteCu3BiS3
S MarcasiteFeS2
S CinnabarHgS
S BaryteBaSO4
S SphaleriteZnS
S CovelliteCuS
S Tennantite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)As4S12S
S Pentlandite(NixFey)Σ9S8
S Sphalerite var. MátraiteZnS
S CelestineSrSO4
S MilleriteNiS
S TroiliteFeS
S HeazlewooditeNi3S2
S LauriteRuS2
S KashiniteIr2S3
S ChalcociteCu2S
S MackinawiteFeS
S RambergiteMnS
S ErlichmaniteOsS2
S UM2007-21-S:AsIrRh(Rh,Ir)3(S,As)7
S UM2007-22-S:AsRuRu3(S,As)7
S UM2007-26-S:CuFeIrNiPtRh(Ir,Cu,Ni,Pt,Rh,Fe)9S11
S UM2007-27-S:CuFeIrNiRh(Ni,Fe,Cu,Rh,Ir)11S9
S UM2007-28-S:CuFeIrNi(Ni,Ir,Fe,Cu)8S9
S UM2007-29-S:CuFeIrNi(Ir,Ni,Fe,Cu)8S9
S UM2007-30-S:FeFe3S2
S UM2007-31-S:TiTi7S3
S UM2007-33-Se:CuRhS(Rh,Cu)9(Se,S)11
S BoulangeritePb5Sb4S11
S JamesonitePb4FeSb6S14
S BournonitePbCuSbS3
S Tetrahedrite-(Zn)Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12S
S ZinkenitePb9Sb22S42
S AnhydriteCaSO4
S AnglesitePbSO4
S WolfachiteNi(As,Sb)S
S AndoriteAgPbSb3S6
S Freibergite Subgroup(Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C22+)Sb4S12S0-1
S GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
S ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2O
S Sphalerite var. Marmatite(Zn,Fe)S
S ChalcostibiteCuSbS2
S Irarsite(Ir,Ru,Rh,Pt)AsS
S DigeniteCu9S5
S Pyrite var. Gold-bearing PyriteFeS2
S GersdorffiteNiAsS
S VaesiteNiS2
ClChlorine
Cl ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
KPotassium
K Wodegongjieite KCa3(Al7Si9)O32
K Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
K BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
K MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
K PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
K Muscovite var. IlliteK0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
K UM2009-33-SiO:AlKMgTi(Al,K,Mg,Ca)(Si,Ti)2O5 or KAl2MgTi(Si,Al)11O28 (?)
CaCalcium
Ca Wodegongjieite KCa3(Al7Si9)O32
Ca Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Ca AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3
Ca LimeCaO
Ca DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Ca CalciteCaCO3
Ca WollastoniteCa3(Si3O9)
Ca ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
Ca Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Ca Zoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Ca Diopside var. Chromium-bearing DiopsideCa(Mg,Cr)Si2O6
Ca TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Ca GehleniteCa2Al[AlSiO7]
Ca UvaroviteCa3Cr2(SiO4)3
Ca DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Ca ScheeliteCa(WO4)
Ca VesuvianiteCa19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
Ca HedenbergiteCaFe2+Si2O6
Ca Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca GrossularCa3Al2(SiO4)3
Ca Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Ca AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Ca AnhydriteCaSO4
Ca FluoriteCaF2
Ca GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
Ca Magnesio-hornblende◻Ca2(Mg4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Ca UM2009-33-SiO:AlKMgTi(Al,K,Mg,Ca)(Si,Ti)2O5 or KAl2MgTi(Si,Al)11O28 (?)
Ca Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Ca Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Ca MalayaiteCaSn(SiO4)O
TiTitanium
Ti TitaniumTi
Ti ZangboiteTiFeSi2
Ti KangjinlaiteTi11Si10
Ti JingsuiiteTiB2
Ti BadengzhuiteTiP
Ti ZhiqiniteTiSi2
Ti WenjiiteTi10SixPy
Ti MaurogemmiiteTi10Fe3O3
Ti PaulrobinsoniteTi8Fe4O2
Ti RutileTiO2
Ti BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Ti TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
Ti UM2007-16-N:TiTi7N3
Ti UM2007-31-S:TiTi7S3
Ti IlmeniteFe2+TiO3
Ti OsborniteTiN
Ti UM2009-33-SiO:AlKMgTi(Al,K,Mg,Ca)(Si,Ti)2O5 or KAl2MgTi(Si,Al)11O28 (?)
Ti TianhongqiiteCrTiO3(OH)
Ti Khamrabaevite(Ti,V,Fe)C
VVanadium
V Khamrabaevite(Ti,V,Fe)C
CrChromium
Cr YarlongiteCr4Fe4NiC4
Cr ChromiumCr
Cr MagnesiochromiteMgCr2O4
Cr ChromiteFe2+Cr23+O4
Cr Diopside var. Chromium-bearing DiopsideCa(Mg,Cr)Si2O6
Cr UvaroviteCa3Cr2(SiO4)3
Cr UM2000-07-E:CrFeNi(Ni,Fe,Cr)
Cr UM2000-08-E:CrFeNi(Fe,Ni,Cr)
Cr TianhongqiiteCrTiO3(OH)
MnManganese
Mn AlabanditeMnS
Mn RambergiteMnS
Mn ManganiteMn3+O(OH)
Mn RhodochrositeMnCO3
Mn Chloritoid(Fe2+,Mg,Mn2+)Al2(SiO4)O(OH)2
Mn Tapiolite(Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)2O6
FeIron
Fe LuobusaiteFe0.84Si2
Fe YarlongiteCr4Fe4NiC4
Fe LinzhiiteFeSi2
Fe NaquiteFeSi
Fe ZangboiteTiFeSi2
Fe MaurogemmiiteTi10Fe3O3
Fe PaulrobinsoniteTi8Fe4O2
Fe ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Fe PyriteFeS2
Fe Pyrite var. Bravoite(Fe,Ni)S2
Fe IronFe
Fe Hematite var. SpeculariteFe2O3
Fe Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Fe AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3
Fe WüstiteFeO
Fe PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
Fe AwaruiteNi3Fe
Fe HematiteFe2O3
Fe MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Fe Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite(Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13
Fe BorniteCu5FeS4
Fe ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Fe ChromiteFe2+Cr23+O4
Fe BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Fe MarcasiteFeS2
Fe Goethiteα-Fe3+O(OH)
Fe Lepidocrociteγ-Fe3+O(OH)
Fe SideriteFeCO3
Fe Pentlandite(NixFey)Σ9S8
Fe AlmandineFe32+Al2(SiO4)3
Fe TroiliteFeS
Fe MackinawiteFeS
Fe UM2007-26-S:CuFeIrNiPtRh(Ir,Cu,Ni,Pt,Rh,Fe)9S11
Fe UM2007-27-S:CuFeIrNiRh(Ni,Fe,Cu,Rh,Ir)11S9
Fe UM2007-28-S:CuFeIrNi(Ni,Ir,Fe,Cu)8S9
Fe UM2007-29-S:CuFeIrNi(Ir,Ni,Fe,Cu)8S9
Fe UM2007-30-S:FeFe3S2
Fe VesuvianiteCa19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
Fe HedenbergiteCaFe2+Si2O6
Fe Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Fe AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Fe JamesonitePb4FeSb6S14
Fe IlmeniteFe2+TiO3
Fe Sphalerite var. Marmatite(Zn,Fe)S
Fe UM2000-60-Si:FeFe3Si7
Fe UM2000-19-E:FeNiPtRh(Pt,Rh)0.64(Fe,Ni)0.36
Fe UM2000-07-E:CrFeNi(Ni,Fe,Cr)
Fe UM2000-08-E:CrFeNi(Fe,Ni,Cr)
Fe UM2000-09-E:CuFeNiPtRh(Pt,Rh)0.55(Fe,Cu,Ni)0.45
Fe UM2000-14-E:FeIrNi~Ir(Ni,Fe)2
Fe UM2000-15-E:FeIrNi~Ir(Ni,Fe)4
Fe UM2000-16-E:FeIrNi~Ir2(Fe,Ni)
Fe UM2000-17-E:FeIrNi~Ir3(Ni,Fe)2
Fe UM2000-18-E:FeIrNiOs~(Ir,Os)(Ni,Fe)
Fe ScoroditeFe3+AsO4 · 2H2O
Fe Chloritoid(Fe2+,Mg,Mn2+)Al2(SiO4)O(OH)2
Fe Cordierite(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Fe StauroliteFe22+Al9Si4O23(OH)
Fe Tapiolite(Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)2O6
Fe Khamrabaevite(Ti,V,Fe)C
Fe Pyrite var. Gold-bearing PyriteFeS2
CoCobalt
Co SkutteruditeCoAs3
NiNickel
Ni YarlongiteCr4Fe4NiC4
Ni Tennantite-(Ni)Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S12S
Ni Tetrahedrite-(Ni)Cu6(Cu4Ni2)Sb4S12S
Ni Pyrite var. Bravoite(Fe,Ni)S2
Ni NickelNi
Ni AwaruiteNi3Fe
Ni Pentlandite(NixFey)Σ9S8
Ni MilleriteNiS
Ni HeazlewooditeNi3S2
Ni Ruthenarsenite(Ru,Ni)As
Ni UM1999-02-As:NiRh(Rh,Ni)7As4
Ni UM2007-02-As:NiPd(Pd,Ni)7As4
Ni UM2007-03-As:NiRhRh3Ni3.57As3
Ni UM2007-26-S:CuFeIrNiPtRh(Ir,Cu,Ni,Pt,Rh,Fe)9S11
Ni UM2007-27-S:CuFeIrNiRh(Ni,Fe,Cu,Rh,Ir)11S9
Ni UM2007-28-S:CuFeIrNi(Ni,Ir,Fe,Cu)8S9
Ni UM2007-29-S:CuFeIrNi(Ir,Ni,Fe,Cu)8S9
Ni WolfachiteNi(As,Sb)S
Ni UM2000-19-E:FeNiPtRh(Pt,Rh)0.64(Fe,Ni)0.36
Ni UM2000-07-E:CrFeNi(Ni,Fe,Cr)
Ni UM2000-08-E:CrFeNi(Fe,Ni,Cr)
Ni UM2000-09-E:CuFeNiPtRh(Pt,Rh)0.55(Fe,Cu,Ni)0.45
Ni UM2000-14-E:FeIrNi~Ir(Ni,Fe)2
Ni UM2000-15-E:FeIrNi~Ir(Ni,Fe)4
Ni UM2000-16-E:FeIrNi~Ir2(Fe,Ni)
Ni UM2000-17-E:FeIrNi~Ir3(Ni,Fe)2
Ni UM2000-18-E:FeIrNiOs~(Ir,Os)(Ni,Fe)
Ni AnnabergiteNi3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
Ni GersdorffiteNiAsS
Ni NickelineNiAs
Ni NépouiteNi3Si2O5(OH)4
Ni VaesiteNiS2
CuCopper
Cu Tennantite-(Ni)Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S12S
Cu Tetrahedrite-(Ni)Cu6(Cu4Ni2)Sb4S12S
Cu CopperCu
Cu Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S
Cu CupriteCu2O
Cu AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Cu Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite(Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13
Cu BorniteCu5FeS4
Cu ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Cu WitticheniteCu3BiS3
Cu MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Cu CovelliteCuS
Cu Tennantite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)As4S12S
Cu ChalcociteCu2S
Cu UM2007-01-As:CuPd(Pd,Cu)7As3
Cu UM2007-26-S:CuFeIrNiPtRh(Ir,Cu,Ni,Pt,Rh,Fe)9S11
Cu UM2007-27-S:CuFeIrNiRh(Ni,Fe,Cu,Rh,Ir)11S9
Cu UM2007-28-S:CuFeIrNi(Ni,Ir,Fe,Cu)8S9
Cu UM2007-29-S:CuFeIrNi(Ir,Ni,Fe,Cu)8S9
Cu UM2007-33-Se:CuRhS(Rh,Cu)9(Se,S)11
Cu BournonitePbCuSbS3
Cu Tetrahedrite-(Zn)Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12S
Cu Freibergite Subgroup(Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C22+)Sb4S12S0-1
Cu ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2O
Cu ChalcostibiteCuSbS2
Cu DigeniteCu9S5
Cu UM2000-09-E:CuFeNiPtRh(Pt,Rh)0.55(Fe,Cu,Ni)0.45
ZnZinc
Zn ZincZn
Zn Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite(Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13
Zn SphaleriteZnS
Zn Sphalerite var. MátraiteZnS
Zn ZinciteZnO
Zn Tetrahedrite-(Zn)Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12S
Zn SmithsoniteZnCO3
Zn Sphalerite var. Marmatite(Zn,Fe)S
AsArsenic
As Tennantite-(Ni)Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S12S
As ArsenopyriteFeAsS
As Tennantite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)As4S12S
As Ruthenarsenite(Ru,Ni)As
As UM1999-02-As:NiRh(Rh,Ni)7As4
As SperrylitePtAs2
As PolkanoviteRh12As7
As Iridarsenite(Ir,Ru)As2
As UM2007-04-As:PdPd4As
As SkutteruditeCoAs3
As UM2007-01-As:CuPd(Pd,Cu)7As3
As UM2007-02-As:NiPd(Pd,Ni)7As4
As UM2007-03-As:NiRhRh3Ni3.57As3
As UM2007-05-As:PdTePd7(As,Te)2
As UM2007-06-As:RhRh7As3
As UM2007-21-S:AsIrRh(Rh,Ir)3(S,As)7
As UM2007-22-S:AsRuRu3(S,As)7
As UM2007-42-Te:AsPdPd7(Te,As)2
As WolfachiteNi(As,Sb)S
As Irarsite(Ir,Ru,Rh,Pt)AsS
As ScoroditeFe3+AsO4 · 2H2O
As AnnabergiteNi3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
As GersdorffiteNiAsS
As HörnesiteMg3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
As NickelineNiAs
SeSelenium
Se UM2007-33-Se:CuRhS(Rh,Cu)9(Se,S)11
SrStrontium
Sr CelestineSrSO4
YYttrium
Y Bastnäsite(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
ZrZirconium
Zr ZirconZr(SiO4)
NbNiobium
Nb Tapiolite(Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)2O6
MoMolybdenum
Mo MolybdeniteMoS2
RuRuthenium
Ru Ruthenium(Ru,Ir)
Ru Iridium var. Osmiridium(Ir,Os,Ru)
Ru Iridium(Ir,Os,Ru)
Ru Iridium var. Rutheniridium(Ir,Ru)
Ru LauriteRuS2
Ru Ruthenarsenite(Ru,Ni)As
Ru Iridarsenite(Ir,Ru)As2
Ru UM2007-22-S:AsRuRu3(S,As)7
Ru Osmium(Os,Ir,Ru)
Ru Irarsite(Ir,Ru,Rh,Pt)AsS
RhRhodium
Rh Rhodium(Rh,Pt)
Rh UM1999-02-As:NiRh(Rh,Ni)7As4
Rh PolkanoviteRh12As7
Rh UM2007-03-As:NiRhRh3Ni3.57As3
Rh UM2007-06-As:RhRh7As3
Rh UM2007-21-S:AsIrRh(Rh,Ir)3(S,As)7
Rh UM2007-26-S:CuFeIrNiPtRh(Ir,Cu,Ni,Pt,Rh,Fe)9S11
Rh UM2007-27-S:CuFeIrNiRh(Ni,Fe,Cu,Rh,Ir)11S9
Rh UM2007-33-Se:CuRhS(Rh,Cu)9(Se,S)11
Rh Irarsite(Ir,Ru,Rh,Pt)AsS
Rh UM2000-19-E:FeNiPtRh(Pt,Rh)0.64(Fe,Ni)0.36
Rh UM2000-09-E:CuFeNiPtRh(Pt,Rh)0.55(Fe,Cu,Ni)0.45
PdPalladium
Pd Palladium(Pd,Pt)
Pd UM2007-04-As:PdPd4As
Pd UM2007-01-As:CuPd(Pd,Cu)7As3
Pd UM2007-02-As:NiPd(Pd,Ni)7As4
Pd UM2007-05-As:PdTePd7(As,Te)2
Pd UM2007-42-Te:AsPdPd7(Te,As)2
Pd UM2007-43-Te:PdPd5Te2
AgSilver
Ag SilverAg
Ag Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite(Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13
Ag Gold var. Electrum(Au,Ag)
Ag HessiteAg2Te
Ag PetziteAg3AuTe2
Ag AndoriteAgPbSb3S6
Ag Freibergite Subgroup(Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C22+)Sb4S12S0-1
SnTin
Sn TinSn
Sn CassiteriteSnO2
Sn MalayaiteCaSn(SiO4)O
SbAntimony
Sb Tetrahedrite-(Ni)Cu6(Cu4Ni2)Sb4S12S
Sb Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S
Sb Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite(Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13
Sb StibniteSb2S3
Sb BoulangeritePb5Sb4S11
Sb JamesonitePb4FeSb6S14
Sb ValentiniteSb2O3
Sb BournonitePbCuSbS3
Sb Tetrahedrite-(Zn)Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12S
Sb ZinkenitePb9Sb22S42
Sb SenarmontiteSb2O3
Sb WolfachiteNi(As,Sb)S
Sb AndoriteAgPbSb3S6
Sb Freibergite Subgroup(Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C22+)Sb4S12S0-1
Sb ChalcostibiteCuSbS2
TeTellurium
Te UM2007-05-As:PdTePd7(As,Te)2
Te UM2007-42-Te:AsPdPd7(Te,As)2
Te UM2007-43-Te:PdPd5Te2
Te HessiteAg2Te
Te PetziteAg3AuTe2
BaBarium
Ba BaryteBaSO4
CeCerium
Ce Bastnäsite(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
NdNeodymium
Nd Bastnäsite(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
TaTantalum
Ta TantalumTa
Ta Tapiolite(Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)2O6
WTungsten
W QusongiteWC
W TungstenW
W ScheeliteCa(WO4)
W TungstiteWO3 · H2O
OsOsmium
Os Osmium var. Iridosmine(Os,Ir)
Os Iridium var. Osmiridium(Ir,Os,Ru)
Os Iridium(Ir,Os,Ru)
Os ErlichmaniteOsS2
Os Osmium(Os,Ir,Ru)
Os UM2000-18-E:FeIrNiOs~(Ir,Os)(Ni,Fe)
IrIridium
Ir Ruthenium(Ru,Ir)
Ir Osmium var. Iridosmine(Os,Ir)
Ir Iridium var. Osmiridium(Ir,Os,Ru)
Ir Iridium(Ir,Os,Ru)
Ir Iridium var. Rutheniridium(Ir,Ru)
Ir KashiniteIr2S3
Ir Iridarsenite(Ir,Ru)As2
Ir UM2007-21-S:AsIrRh(Rh,Ir)3(S,As)7
Ir UM2007-26-S:CuFeIrNiPtRh(Ir,Cu,Ni,Pt,Rh,Fe)9S11
Ir UM2007-27-S:CuFeIrNiRh(Ni,Fe,Cu,Rh,Ir)11S9
Ir UM2007-28-S:CuFeIrNi(Ni,Ir,Fe,Cu)8S9
Ir UM2007-29-S:CuFeIrNi(Ir,Ni,Fe,Cu)8S9
Ir Osmium(Os,Ir,Ru)
Ir Irarsite(Ir,Ru,Rh,Pt)AsS
Ir UM2000-14-E:FeIrNi~Ir(Ni,Fe)2
Ir UM2000-15-E:FeIrNi~Ir(Ni,Fe)4
Ir UM2000-16-E:FeIrNi~Ir2(Fe,Ni)
Ir UM2000-17-E:FeIrNi~Ir3(Ni,Fe)2
Ir UM2000-18-E:FeIrNiOs~(Ir,Os)(Ni,Fe)
PtPlatinum
Pt Rhodium(Rh,Pt)
Pt Palladium(Pd,Pt)
Pt SperrylitePtAs2
Pt UM2007-26-S:CuFeIrNiPtRh(Ir,Cu,Ni,Pt,Rh,Fe)9S11
Pt Irarsite(Ir,Ru,Rh,Pt)AsS
Pt UM2000-19-E:FeNiPtRh(Pt,Rh)0.64(Fe,Ni)0.36
Pt UM2000-09-E:CuFeNiPtRh(Pt,Rh)0.55(Fe,Cu,Ni)0.45
AuGold
Au GoldAu
Au Gold var. Electrum(Au,Ag)
Au PetziteAg3AuTe2
HgMercury
Hg CinnabarHgS
PbLead
Pb GalenaPbS
Pb LithargePbO
Pb LeadPb
Pb BoulangeritePb5Sb4S11
Pb JamesonitePb4FeSb6S14
Pb BournonitePbCuSbS3
Pb ZinkenitePb9Sb22S42
Pb AnglesitePbSO4
Pb AndoriteAgPbSb3S6
Pb MiniumPb3O4
BiBismuth
Bi WitticheniteCu3BiS3
Bi Bismutite(BiO)2CO3
UUranium
U UraniniteUO2

Fossils

There are 3 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.

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Occurrences48
Youngest Fossil Listed166 Ma (Middle Jurassic)
Oldest Fossil Listed265 Ma (Permian)
Stratigraphic Units
UnitNo. OccurrencesAge
Yeba - Upper3170.3 - 166.1 Ma (Middle Jurassic)
Fossils from RegionClick here to show the list.
Accepted NameHierarchy Age
Hagiastrum
genus
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Spumellaria : Hagiastridae : Hagiastrum237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Pseudostylosphaera
genus
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Hindeosphaeridae : Pseudostylosphaera242 - 228 Ma
Triassic
Canoptum
genus
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Nassellaria : Parvicingulidae : Canoptum237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Corum
genus
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Nassellaria : Pseudodictyomitridae : Corum237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Eptingium
genus
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Eptingiidae : Eptingium237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Neomiodon
genus
Animalia : Mollusca : Bivalvia : Sphaeriida : Neomiodontidae : Neomiodon170.3 - 166.1 Ma
Middle Jurassic
Archaeospongoprunum
genus
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Spumellaria : Archaeospongoprunidae : Archaeospongoprunum237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Spongostylus
genus
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Spumellaria : Stylosphaeridae : Spongostylus237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Annulotriassocampe
genus
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Nassellaria : Ruesticyrtiidae : Annulotriassocampe237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Homoeoparonaella elegans
species
Retaria : Radiolaria : Spumellaria : Patulibracchiidae : Homoeoparonaella : Homoeoparonaella elegans237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Homoeoparonaella gigantea
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Spumellaria : Patulibracchiidae : Homoeoparonaella : Homoeoparonaella gigantea237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Paronaella kotura
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Spumellaria : Angulobracchiidae : Paronaella : Paronaella kotura237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Capnuchosphaera theloides
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Spumellaria : Capnuchosphaeridae : Capnuchosphaera : Capnuchosphaera theloides237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Capnuchosphaera triassica
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Spumellaria : Capnuchosphaeridae : Capnuchosphaera : Capnuchosphaera triassica237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Spongostylus tortilis
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Spumellaria : Stylosphaeridae : Spongostylus : Spongostylus tortilis237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Palaeosaturnalis triassicus
species
Retaria : Radiolaria : Entactinaria : Saturnalidae : Palaeosaturnalis : Palaeosaturnalis triassicus237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Poulpus piabyx
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Nassellaria : Poulpidae : Poulpus : Poulpus piabyx237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Annulotriassocampe campanilis
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Nassellaria : Ruesticyrtiidae : Annulotriassocampe : Annulotriassocampe campanilis237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Triassocampe sulovensis
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Nassellaria : Ruesticyrtiidae : Triassocampe : Triassocampe sulovensis237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Pseudostylosphaera coccostyla
species
Retaria : Radiolaria : Entactinaria : Hindeosphaeridae : Pseudostylosphaera : Pseudostylosphaera coccostyla242 - 237 Ma
Middle Triassic
Hindeosphaera spinulosa
species
Retaria : Radiolaria : Entactinaria : Hindeosphaeridae : Hindeosphaera : Hindeosphaera spinulosa237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Parasepsagon variabilis
species
Retaria : Radiolaria : Entactinaria : Hindeosphaeridae : Parasepsagon : Parasepsagon variabilis242 - 237 Ma
Middle Triassic
Xenorum flexum
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Eptingiidae : Xenorum : Xenorum flexum237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Xenorum jinluense
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Eptingiidae : Xenorum : Xenorum jinluense237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Hagiastrum karnicum
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Spumellaria : Hagiastridae : Hagiastrum : Hagiastrum karnicum237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Paronaella trammeri
species
Retaria : Radiolaria : Spumellaria : Angulobracchiidae : Paronaella : Paronaella trammeri237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Tetraporobrachia asymmetrica
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Spumellaria : Hagiastridae : Tetraporobrachia : Tetraporobrachia asymmetrica237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Pseudostylosphaera nazarovi
species
Retaria : Radiolaria : Entactinaria : Hindeosphaeridae : Pseudostylosphaera : Pseudostylosphaera nazarovi242 - 237 Ma
Middle Triassic
Pseudostylosphaera gracilis
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Hindeosphaeridae : Pseudostylosphaera : Pseudostylosphaera gracilis237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Veghicyclia robusta
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Spumellaria : Veghicycliidae : Veghicyclia : Veghicyclia robusta237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Canoptum laxum
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Nassellaria : Parvicingulidae : Canoptum : Canoptum laxum237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Canoptum paradoxum
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Nassellaria : Parvicingulidae : Canoptum : Canoptum paradoxum237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Canoptum zetangense
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Nassellaria : Parvicingulidae : Canoptum : Canoptum zetangense237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Canoptum jinluense
species
Chromista : Radiozoa : Polycystina : Nassellaria : Parvicingulidae : Canoptum : Canoptum jinluense237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Protocardia stricklandi
species
Animalia : Mollusca : Bivalvia : Cardiida : Cardiidae : Protocardia : Protocardia stricklandi170.3 - 166.1 Ma
Middle Jurassic
Amplexocarinia geyeri
species
Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Laccophyllidae : Amplexocarinia : Amplexocarinia geyeri265.1 - 254.17 Ma
Permian
Perispongidium
genus
Retaria : Radiolaria : Spumellaria : Actinommidae : Perispongidium237 - 228 Ma
Late/Upper Triassic
Jurassicorbula fuersichi
species
Animalia : Mollusca : Bivalvia : Myoida : Jurassicorbula : Jurassicorbula fuersichi170.3 - 166.1 Ma
Middle Jurassic
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Other Databases

Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannan,_Tibet
Wikidata ID:Q777171
GeoNames ID:1280019

Localities in this Region

Other Regions, Features and Areas that Intersect

Asia
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate

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