Zhongwei, Ningxia, Chinai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Zhongwei | Prefecture |
| Ningxia | Autonomous Region |
| China | Country |
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Name(s) in local language(s):
中卫市, 宁夏回族自治区, 中国
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Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Arsenopyrite Formula: FeAsS Reference: Kamitani, M., Okumura, K., Teraoka, Y., Miyano, S., and Watanabe, Y. (2007): Mineral Resources Map of East Asia. Geological Survey of Japan |
| ⓘ Azurite Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Localities: Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Reference: Kamitani, M., Okumura, K., Teraoka, Y., Miyano, S., and Watanabe, Y. (2007): Mineral Resources Map of East Asia. Geological Survey of Japan. |
| ⓘ Bornite Formula: Cu5FeS4 Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Localities: Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Localities: Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Copper Formula: Cu Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Covellite Formula: CuS Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Cuprite Formula: Cu2O Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Digenite Formula: Cu9S5 Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ 'Feldspar Group' Localities: Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Reference: Kamitani, M., Okumura, K., Teraoka, Y., Miyano, S., and Watanabe, Y. (2007): Mineral Resources Map of East Asia. Geological Survey of Japan |
| ✪ Goethite Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH) Locality: Jinchangzi Au deposit (Jingchangzi Au deposit), Shapotou District, Zhongwei, Ningxia, China Habit: Acicular Description: According to Mei and Shao (1991), goethite at this locality forms crystals "of exceptional perfection". Reference: Zhaoxia Qiu (1989): Geology and Prospecting 25(8), 39-42; Jianming Mei and Jielian Shao (1991): Journal of Mineralogy and Petrology 12(3), 1-6; Zhaoxia Qiu (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(3), 26-29 |
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Localities: Reference: Guofeng Xu (1988): Journal of China University of Geoscience 13(2), 147-153; Zhaoxia Qiu (1989): Geology and Prospecting 25(8), 39-42; Zhaoxia Qiu (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(3), 26-29 |
| ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Localities: Reference: http://www.nxnews.net/280/2003-5-30/16@2718.htm |
| ⓘ 'Hydromuscovite' Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Jarosite Formula: KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 Locality: Jinchangzi Au deposit (Jingchangzi Au deposit), Shapotou District, Zhongwei, Ningxia, China Reference: Zhaoxia Qiu (1989): Geology and Prospecting 25(8), 39-42; Zhaoxia Qiu (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(3), 26-29 |
| ⓘ Kaolinite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Localities: Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Localities: Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reference: Kamitani, M., Okumura, K., Teraoka, Y., Miyano, S., and Watanabe, Y. (2007): Mineral Resources Map of East Asia. Geological Survey of Japan |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Rock Crystal Formula: SiO2 Locality: Jinchangzi Au deposit (Jingchangzi Au deposit), Shapotou District, Zhongwei, Ningxia, China Reference: Zhaoxia Qiu (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(3), 26-29 |
| ⓘ Rutile Formula: TiO2 Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Silver Formula: Ag Locality: Jinchangzi Au deposit (Jingchangzi Au deposit), Shapotou District, Zhongwei, Ningxia, China Reference: Zhaoxia Qiu (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(3), 26-29 |
| ⓘ Tenorite Formula: CuO Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ 'Tourmaline' Formula: AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
| ⓘ Zircon Formula: Zr(SiO4) Reference: Hongyu Li, Hewei Guo, and Wenkun Sun (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(1), 13-17 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Copper | 1.AA.05 | Cu |
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| ⓘ | Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Arsenopyrite | 2.EB.20 | FeAsS |
| ⓘ | Bornite | 2.BA.15 | Cu5FeS4 |
| ⓘ | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
| ⓘ | Digenite | 2.BA.10 | Cu9S5 |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Cuprite | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O |
| ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | var. Rock Crystal | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Rutile | 4.DB.05 | TiO2 |
| ⓘ | Tenorite | 4.AB.10 | CuO |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Azurite | 5.BA.05 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
| ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| ⓘ | Jarosite | 7.BC.10 | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Kaolinite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| ⓘ | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Zircon | 9.AD.30 | Zr(SiO4) |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Feldspar Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Hydromuscovite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Tourmaline' | - | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| H | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| B | Boron | |
| B | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| O | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| O | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| O | ⓘ Rutile | TiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Cuprite | Cu2O |
| O | ⓘ Tenorite | CuO |
| O | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz var. Rock Crystal | SiO2 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Al | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Al | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| Si | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Rock Crystal | SiO2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
| S | ⓘ Digenite | Cu9S5 |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| S | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
| S | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| K | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| K | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ti | Titanium | |
| Ti | ⓘ Rutile | TiO2 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| Fe | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| Fe | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
| Cu | ⓘ Digenite | Cu9S5 |
| Cu | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| Cu | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
| Cu | ⓘ Copper | Cu |
| Cu | ⓘ Cuprite | Cu2O |
| Cu | ⓘ Tenorite | CuO |
| As | Arsenic | |
| As | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| Zr | Zirconium | |
| Zr | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | ⓘ Silver | Ag |
| Ba | Barium | |
| Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Fossils
There are 7 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.BETA TEST - These data are provided on an experimental basis and are taken from external databases. Mindat.org has no control currently over the accuracy of these data.
| Occurrences | 137 |
|---|---|
| Youngest Fossil Listed | 8.70 Ma (Miocene) |
| Oldest Fossil Listed | 472 Ma (Early/Lower Ordovician) |
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