Cenozoic stratabound Zn-Pb-Ag deposit, hosted by Tertiary sandstones within a tectonically active basin. The deposit is presumably of sedimentary-exhalative type (SEDEX): the fracture zone along the longitudinal axis of the Lanping basin is believed to have been the conduit of a mud volcano (Gao et al., 2005)

The deposit was discovered in 1960 and is the largest lead-zinc deposit in China. It is subdivided into seven ore zones: Jiayashan (架崖山)，Beichang (北厂)，Nanchang (南厂)，Xipo (西坡)，Baicaoping (白草坪)， Paomaping (跑马坪), and Fengzishan (蜂子山). Reserves amount to 200 million tons of ore, grading at 6.08% Zn and 1.29% Pb, of which about 40% are contained in a thick well-developed oxidation zone.

The Lanping Mine is the world's fourth largest lead-zinc mine.

The world-class Jinding deposit in SW China has ∼15 Mt combined Zn and Pb metals and 1.36 Mt SrSO4 in an evaporite dome created by the diapir of Late Triassic gypsum/anhydrite during Paleocene thrusting.

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Commodity List

This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.

ⓘ Lead

ⓘ Silver

ⓘ Zinc

Mineral List

38 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

Note: data is currently VERY limited. Please bear with us while we work towards adding this information!

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ⓘ 'Limestone breccia'

ⓘ Mudstone

ⓘ Sandstone

ⓘ Siltstone

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Acanthite

Formula: Ag₂S

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2006): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

ⓘ Anglesite

Formula: PbSO₄

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

Yu, Anmei, Ding, Zhan, Yuan, Jiaqiao, Feng, Qicheng, Wen, Shuming, Bai, Shaojun (2023) Process Mineralogy Characteristics and Flotation Optimization of a Low-Grade Oxidized Lead and Zinc Ore from Lanping Mine. Minerals, 13 (9) doi:10.3390/min13091167

ⓘ Anhydrite

Formula: CaSO₄

References:

Weisheng Xu, Zhijian Yao, and Weitian Han (1991): Geoscience 5(1), 79-90

Huang, Gang, Song, Yucai, Zhuang, Liangliang, Xue, Chuandong, Tian, Lidan, Wu, Wei (2024) Genesis of celestine in the world-class Jinding Zn-Pb-Sr deposit, SW China: Constraints from field mapping, petrography, fluid inclusion, and elemental and S-O-Sr isotope geochemistry. Ore Geology Reviews, 166. 105957 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105957

ⓘ 'Apatite'

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

References:

ⓘ Baryte

Formula: BaSO₄

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Chunji Xue, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, Denghong Wang, Weiguang Yang, and Qingbiao Yang (2002): Mineral Deposits 21(3), 270-277

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

ⓘ Beudantite

Formula: PbFe₃(AsO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆

References:

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ 'Calamine'

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2006): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

Ding, Wei, Chen, Quanli, Li, Yan, Liu, Xianyu (2023) Origins of Colour of Smithsonite from Yunnan, China. Minerals, 13 (2) 296 doi:10.3390/min13020296

ⓘ Celestine

Formula: SrSO₄

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Chunji Xue, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, Denghong Wang, Weiguang Yang, and Qingbiao Yang (2002): Mineral Deposits 21(3), 270-277

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

Yan Sun, Xifang Liu, Ruijiang Wang, Zhenyu Chen, Jiankang Li, Shanping Li, and Zhi Zhao (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(1), 148-156

ⓘ Cerussite

Formula: PbCO₃

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ Chalcophanite

Formula: ZnMn⁴⁺₃O₇ · 3H₂O

References:

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2006): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

ⓘ Cinnabar

Formula: HgS

References:

Zengqian Hou, Khin Zaw, Guitang Pan, Xuanxue Mo, Qiang Xu, Yunzhong Hu, and Xingzhen Li (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 48-87.

ⓘ 'Clay minerals'

References:

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ Coronadite

Formula: Pb(Mn⁴⁺₆Mn³⁺₂)O₁₆

References:

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ Dolomite

Formula: CaMg(CO₃)₂

References:

Chunji Xue, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, Denghong Wang, Weiguang Yang, and Qingbiao Yang (2002): Mineral Deposits 21(3), 270-277

Zhang Qian, Liu Jiajun, Shao Shuxun and Liu Zhihao (2002): Geochemical Journal 36, 271-287

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ Franklinite

Formula: Zn²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

ⓘ 'Freibergite Subgroup'

Formula: (Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2006): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Chunji Xue, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, Denghong Wang, Weiguang Yang, and Qingbiao Yang (2002): Mineral Deposits 21(3), 270-277

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

Zengqian Hou, Khin Zaw, Guitang Pan, Xuanxue Mo, Qiang Xu, Yunzhong Hu, and Xingzhen Li (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 48-87

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

Ding, Wei, Chen, Quanli, Li, Yan, Liu, Xianyu (2023) Origins of Colour of Smithsonite from Yunnan, China. Minerals, 13 (2) 296 doi:10.3390/min13020296

ⓘ Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena

Formula: PbS with Ag

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 337-359.

ⓘ Goethite

Formula: α-Fe³⁺O(OH)

References:

ⓘ Gold

Formula: Au

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

ⓘ Greenockite

Formula: CdS

References:

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

ⓘ Gypsum

Formula: CaSO₄ · 2H₂O

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

ⓘ Hemimorphite

Formula: Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O

Colour: Colourless, sky blue

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Yan Liu, Jun Deng, Qingfei Wang, and Yinghua Zhou (2005): Geological Journal of China Universities 11(3), 434-441

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

Ding, Wei, Chen, Quanli, Li, Yan, Liu, Xianyu (2023) Origins of Colour of Smithsonite from Yunnan, China. Minerals, 13 (2) 296 doi:10.3390/min13020296

ⓘ Hydrozincite

Formula: Zn₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

Ding, Wei, Chen, Quanli, Li, Yan, Liu, Xianyu (2023) Origins of Colour of Smithsonite from Yunnan, China. Minerals, 13 (2) 296 doi:10.3390/min13020296

ⓘ Kaolinite

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

References:

ⓘ 'K Feldspar'

References:

ⓘ 'Limonite'

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

ⓘ Marcasite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Chunji Xue, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, Denghong Wang, Weiguang Yang, and Qingbiao Yang (2002): Mineral Deposits 21(3), 270-277

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

ⓘ 'Petroleum'

References:

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

ⓘ 'Petroleum var. Bitumen'

References:

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

ⓘ Plumbojarosite

Formula: Pb_0.5Fe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2006): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Chunji Xue, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, Denghong Wang, Weiguang Yang, and Qingbiao Yang (2002): Mineral Deposits 21(3), 270-277

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ 'Pyrobitumen'

References:

Xiugen Fu, Li Lin, Yanchun Pang, Lidong Zhu, and Xinli Wang (2005): Journal of Jilin University (Earth Science Edition) 50(5), 581-586

ⓘ Pyromorphite

Formula: Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl

References:

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe_1-xS

References:

Zengqian Hou, Khin Zaw, Guitang Pan, Xuanxue Mo, Qiang Xu, Yunzhong Hu, and Xingzhen Li (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 48-87.

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Chunji Xue, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, Denghong Wang, Weiguang Yang, and Qingbiao Yang (2002): Mineral Deposits 21(3), 270-277

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

ⓘ Siderite

Formula: FeCO₃

References:

ⓘ Silver

Formula: Ag

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2006): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).

ⓘ Smithsonite

Formula: ZnCO₃

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Fuguang Zhao (2007): Non-Ferrous Mining and Metallurgy 23(6), 20-25

Ding, Wei, Chen, Quanli, Li, Yan, Liu, Xianyu (2023) Origins of Colour of Smithsonite from Yunnan, China. Minerals, 13 (2) 296 doi:10.3390/min13020296

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

References:

Jiafeng Bai, Changhuai Wang, and Rongxan Na (1985): Mineral Deposits 4(1), 1-10

Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40

Chunji Xue, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, Denghong Wang, Weiguang Yang, and Qingbiao Yang (2002): Mineral Deposits 21(3), 270-277

Lan Gao, Anjian Wang, Junlai Liu, Qunye Xiu, Dianhua Cao, and Yunfeng Zhai (2005): Mineral Deposits 24(4), 457-461

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

Ding, Wei, Chen, Quanli, Li, Yan, Liu, Xianyu (2023) Origins of Colour of Smithsonite from Yunnan, China. Minerals, 13 (2) 296 doi:10.3390/min13020296

ⓘ Stibnite

Formula: Sb₂S₃

Description: thallium-bearing

References:

Minzhi Yang (2000): Bulletin of Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry 19(4), 381-383

ⓘ Strontianite

Formula: SrCO₃

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2006): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2006): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite'

Formula: (Cu,Ag)₆[Cu₄(Fe,Zn)₂]Sb₄S₁₃

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2006): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

ⓘ Wurtzite

Formula: (Zn,Fe)S

References:

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2006): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).

Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039

Gallery:

ZnCO₃ⓘ Smithsonite

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Silver	1.AA.05	Ag
ⓘ	Gold	1.AA.05	Au
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Acanthite	2.BA.35	Ag₂S
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Wurtzite	2.CB.45	(Zn,Fe)S
ⓘ	Greenockite	2.CB.45	CdS
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	var. Silver-bearing Galena	2.CD.10	PbS with Ag
ⓘ	Cinnabar	2.CD.15a	HgS
ⓘ	Stibnite	2.DB.05	Sb₂S₃
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Marcasite	2.EB.10a	FeS₂
ⓘ	'Freibergite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	(Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1
ⓘ	'Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite'	2.GB.05	(Cu,Ag)₆[Cu₄(Fe,Zn)₂]Sb₄S₁₃
ⓘ	''	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Goethite	4.00.	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
ⓘ	Franklinite	4.BB.05	Zn²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	var. Chalcedony	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Coronadite	4.DK.05a	Pb(Mn⁴⁺₆Mn³⁺₂)O₁₆
ⓘ	Chalcophanite	4.FL.20	ZnMn⁴⁺₃O₇ · 3H₂O
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Smithsonite	5.AB.05	ZnCO₃
ⓘ	Siderite	5.AB.05	FeCO₃
ⓘ	Dolomite	5.AB.10	CaMg(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Cerussite	5.AB.15	PbCO₃
ⓘ	Strontianite	5.AB.15	SrCO₃
ⓘ	Hydrozincite	5.BA.15	Zn₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Anhydrite	7.AD.30	CaSO₄
ⓘ	Anglesite	7.AD.35	PbSO₄
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
ⓘ	Celestine	7.AD.35	SrSO₄
ⓘ	Plumbojarosite	7.BC.10	Pb_0.5Fe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
ⓘ	Gypsum	7.CD.40	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Beudantite	8.BL.05	PbFe₃(AsO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
ⓘ	Pyromorphite	8.BN.05	Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Hemimorphite	9.BD.10	Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Kaolinite	9.ED.05	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Limonite'	-
ⓘ	'Calamine'	-
ⓘ	'Petroleum var. Bitumen'	-
ⓘ	''	-
ⓘ	'K Feldspar'	-
ⓘ	'Feldspar Group'	-
ⓘ	'Clay minerals'	-
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
ⓘ	'Pyrobitumen'	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Beudantite	PbFe₃(AsO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Chalcophanite	ZnMn₃⁴⁺O₇ · 3H₂O
H	ⓘ Goethite	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
H	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Hemimorphite	Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O
H	ⓘ Hydrozincite	Zn₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Plumbojarosite	Pb_0.5Fe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
C	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Hydrozincite	Zn₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
C	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
C	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
C	ⓘ Strontianite	SrCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
O	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Beudantite	PbFe₃(AsO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Celestine	SrSO₄
O	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
O	ⓘ Chalcophanite	ZnMn₃⁴⁺O₇ · 3H₂O
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Coronadite	Pb(Mn₆⁴⁺Mn₂³⁺)O₁₆
O	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Franklinite	Zn²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Goethite	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
O	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Hemimorphite	Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O
O	ⓘ Hydrozincite	Zn₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Plumbojarosite	Pb_0.5Fe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Pyromorphite	Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
O	ⓘ Strontianite	SrCO₃
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Hemimorphite	Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O
Si	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Pyromorphite	Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Acanthite	Ag₂S
S	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
S	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Beudantite	PbFe₃(AsO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
S	ⓘ Celestine	SrSO₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Cinnabar	HgS
S	ⓘ Freibergite Subgroup	(Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Greenockite	CdS
S	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
S	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Plumbojarosite	Pb_0.5Fe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Stibnite	Sb₂S₃
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite	(Cu,Ag)₆[Cu₄(Fe,Zn)₂]Sb₄S₁₃
S	ⓘ Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena	PbS with Ag
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Pyromorphite	Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl
Cl	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Mn	Manganese
Mn	ⓘ Chalcophanite	ZnMn₃⁴⁺O₇ · 3H₂O
Mn	ⓘ Coronadite	Pb(Mn₆⁴⁺Mn₂³⁺)O₁₆
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Beudantite	PbFe₃(AsO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Franklinite	Zn²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Goethite	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Plumbojarosite	Pb_0.5Fe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Fe	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
Fe	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
Fe	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite	(Cu,Ag)₆[Cu₄(Fe,Zn)₂]Sb₄S₁₃
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Freibergite Subgroup	(Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite	(Cu,Ag)₆[Cu₄(Fe,Zn)₂]Sb₄S₁₃
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Chalcophanite	ZnMn₃⁴⁺O₇ · 3H₂O
Zn	ⓘ Franklinite	Zn²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Zn	ⓘ Hemimorphite	Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O
Zn	ⓘ Hydrozincite	Zn₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
Zn	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Zn	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
Zn	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite	(Cu,Ag)₆[Cu₄(Fe,Zn)₂]Sb₄S₁₃
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Beudantite	PbFe₃(AsO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
Sr	Strontium
Sr	ⓘ Celestine	SrSO₄
Sr	ⓘ Strontianite	SrCO₃
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Acanthite	Ag₂S
Ag	ⓘ Freibergite Subgroup	(Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1
Ag	ⓘ Silver	Ag
Ag	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite	(Cu,Ag)₆[Cu₄(Fe,Zn)₂]Sb₄S₁₃
Ag	ⓘ Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena	PbS with Ag
Cd	Cadmium
Cd	ⓘ Greenockite	CdS
Sb	Antimony
Sb	ⓘ Freibergite Subgroup	(Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1
Sb	ⓘ Stibnite	Sb₂S₃
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite	(Cu,Ag)₆[Cu₄(Fe,Zn)₂]Sb₄S₁₃
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Gold	Au
Hg	Mercury
Hg	ⓘ Cinnabar	HgS
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
Pb	ⓘ Beudantite	PbFe₃(AsO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
Pb	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
Pb	ⓘ Coronadite	Pb(Mn₆⁴⁺Mn₂³⁺)O₁₆
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Pb	ⓘ Plumbojarosite	Pb_0.5Fe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Pb	ⓘ Pyromorphite	Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl
Pb	ⓘ Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena	PbS with Ag

Geochronology

Mineralization age: Late/Upper Cretaceous : 88.4 ± 2.7 Ma to 70.4 ± 1.9 Ma

Important note: This table is based only on rock and mineral ages recorded on mindat.org for this locality and is not necessarily a complete representation of the geochronology, but does give an indication of possible mineralization events relevant to this locality. As more age information is added this table may expand in the future. A break in the table simply indicates a lack of data entered here, not necessarily a break in the geologic sequence. Grey background entries are from different, related, localities.

Geologic Time

Rocks, Minerals and Events

Phanerozoic

Mesozoic

Cretaceous

Late/Upper Cretaceous

ⓘ Pyrite (youngest age)	70.4 ± 1.9 Ma
ⓘ Pyrite (oldest age)	88.4 ± 2.7 Ma

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

AsiaContinent

China

⭔Southwest ChinaRegion

Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate

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References

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Liyan Zhang and Xihui Yang (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 36-40.

Qian Zhang (1993): Pb isotopic composition of Jinding super-large Pb-Zn deposit in Yunnan Province and discussion on the source of lead. Geology and Prospecting 29(5), 21-28.

Ning Li and Kyle, J.R (1997): Geologic Controls of Sandstone-Hosted Zn-Pb-(Sr) Mineralization, Jinding Deposit, Yunnan Province, China - A New Environment for Sediment-Hosted Zn-Pb Deposits. In: Pei Rongfu (ed.): Proceedings of the 30th Geological Congress, Vol. 9: Energy and Mineral Resources for the 21st Century, VSP (Utrecht, Tokyo), 67-82.

Zhang Qian, Liu Jiajun, Shao Shuxun and Liu Zhihao (2002): An estimate of the lead isotopic compositions of upper mantle and upper crust and implications for the source of lead in the Jinding Pb-Zn deposit in Western Yunnan, China. Geochemical Journal 36, 271-287.

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Chunji Xue, Yuchuan Chen, Denghong Wang, Jianmin Yang, Weiguang Yang, and Rong Zeng (2003): Geology and isotopic composition of helium, neon, xenon and metallogenic age of the Jinding and Baiyangping ore deposits, northwest Yunnan, China. Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 46(8), 789-800.

Yan Liu, Jun Deng, Qingfei Wang, and Yinghua Zhou (2005): Crystal Chemistry and Color Genesis of the Hemimorphite from Jinding Pb-Zn Deposit, Yunnan Province. Geological Journal of China Universities 11(3), 434-441.

Xiugen Fu, Li Lin, Yanchun Pang, Lidong Zhu, and Xinli Wang (2005): Distribution of Anthraxolite and Metallogeny of the Jinding Lead-Zinc Deposit. Journal of Jilin University (Earth Science Edition) 50(5), 581-586.

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Chunji Xue, Guoxiang Chi, Yuchuan Chen, Denghong Wang, and Hairuo Qing (2006): Two fluid systems in the Lanping basin, Yunnan, China - Their interaction and implications for mineralization. Journal of Geochemical Exploration 89(1-3), 436-439.

Rong Zeng, Chunji Xue, Shuwen Liu, Yongbao Gao, and Heping Zhu (2007): REE of fluid inclusion and ore-forming fluids in the giant Jinding Pb-Zn deposit, Yunnan. Geology and Prospecting 43(2), 55-61.

Zengqian Hou, Khin Zaw, Guitang Pan, Xuanxue Mo, Qiang Xu, Yunzhong Hu, and Xingzhen Li (2007): Sanjiang tethyan metallogenesis in SW China: tectonic setting, metallogenic epochs and deposit types. Ore Geology Reviews 31, 48-87.

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