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Guangdong Province, China

(广东省, 中国)

A province in central south China.




Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities


Mineral List:
  • Acanthite
    Ag
     
    2
    S
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): USGS Circular 930-O.]
  • Actinolite
    ☐Ca
     
    2
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )
     
    5
    (Si
     
    8
    O
     
    22
    )(OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Lin Jun, Ya-xin Yang and Xin-min Wu (2006): Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 267(2), 377-380]
  • Albite
    Na[AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [Yongzhang Zhou (1992): PhD Thesis, University of Chicoutimi (Québec), Canada.]
  • 'Albite-Anorthite Series'
    Reference: [http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/arizona/maps/2003/00000038/00000005/art00005]
  • Almandine
    Fe
    2+
    3
    Al
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    Reference: [Yongzhang Zhou (1992): PhD Thesis, University of Chicoutimi (Québec), Canada.]
  • Aluminium
    Al
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy]
  • 'Amphibole Group'
    Reference: [Yongzhang Zhou (1992): PhD Thesis, University of Chicoutimi (Québec), Canada.]
  • Amphibole Group
    var: Uralite
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Andalusite
    Al
     
    2
    [O|SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): USGS Circular 930-O.]
  • Andorite
    PbAgSb
     
    3
    S
     
    6
    Reference: [Huaying Liang, Ping Xia, Xiuzhang Wang, Jingping Cheng, Zhenhua Zhao, and Congqiang Liu (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 304-318.]
  • Anglesite
    PbSO
     
    4
    Reference: [http://www.trinityminerals.com/denver2004/report1.shtml]
  • Ankerite
    Ca(Fe
    2+
     
    ,Mg,Mn
    2+
     
    )(CO
     
    3
    )
     
    2
    Reference: [Jun Deng, Liqing Yang, Xueming Chen, Qingfei Wang, and Yan Liu (2005), In: Jingwen Mao and Bierlein, F.P. (eds.): Mineral Deposit Research: Meeting the Global Challenge. Proceedings of the Eighth Biennial SGA Meeting Beijing, China, 18–21 August 2005, pp. 107-109.]
  • Anorthite
    var: Labradorite
    (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si
     
    2
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [Lin Jun, Ya-xin Yang and Xin-min Wu (2006): Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 267(2), 377-380]
  • 'Apatite'
    Reference: [http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc]
  • Arseniosiderite
    Ca
     
    2
    Fe
    3+
    3
    [O
     
    2
    |(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ] · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [http://www.trinityminerals.com/denver2004/report1.shtml]
  • Arsenopyrite
    FeAsS - (Fe
     
    0.90
    Co
     
    0.10
    )AsS
    Reference: [Kamitani, M., Okumura, K., Teraoka, Y., Miyano, S., and Watanabe, Y. (2007): Mineral Resources Map of East Asia. Geological Survey of Japan.]
  • Autunite
    Ca(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    (PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ·11H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Long Lu, Fanrong Chen, R.C. Ewing, and Rucheng Wang (2007): Radiochimica Acta 95(1), 25-32.]
  • Azurite
    Cu
     
    3
    [OH|CO
     
    3
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Guangdong Province, China
    © Antonio Borrelli
  • Baryte
    BaSO
     
    4
    Reference: [Gui-Cheng Huang, Xiong-Wu Wang, Shi-Yi Yang, Long-Qing Chen, and Jing-Sheng Ling (2001): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 20(3), 243-250.]
    Site Photo
    Shilu Mine, Yangchun Co., Yangjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Bastnäsite-(Ce)
    (Ce,La)[F|CO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Zhang Peishan, Yang Zhuming, Tao Kejie, and Yang Xueming (1996): \"Mineralogy and Geology of Rare Earths in China\", Science Press (Beijing), 226 pp.]
  • 'Bentonite'
    Reference: [www.chinamining.org/Facts/2006-10-18/1161153179d1650.html]
  • β-Uranophane
    Ca(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    [HSiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    · 5H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Beudantite
    PbFe
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |SO
     
    4
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [http://www.trinityminerals.com/denver2004/report1.shtml]
  • Biotite
    Reference: [Dazhong Xu, Linqing Liu, and Baoqun Hu (1999): Uranium Geology 15(5).]
  • Bismuthinite
    Bi
     
    2
    S
     
    3
    Reference: [Wenkui Wang, Genyuan Wang, and Zhengmei Gan (1992): Journal of China University of Geoscience 17(6), 638-646.]
  • 'Bitumen'
    Reference: []
  • Bornite
    Cu
     
    5
    FeS
     
    4
    Reference: [Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 139-169.]
  • Bournonite
    PbCuSbS
     
    3
    Reference: [Morgenthaler, L., and Jiang, R. (2004): Report for Minco Mining and Metals Corporation, Vancouver (Canada).]
  • Bromargyrite
    AgBr
    Reference: [Gui-Cheng Huang, Xiong-Wu Wang, Shi-Yi Yang, Long-Qing Chen, and Jing-Sheng Ling (2001): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 20(3), 243-250.]
  • Calcite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Wong, J.W.C., Ip, C.M., and Wong, M.H. (1998): Environmental Geochemistry and Health 20(3), 149-155.]
    Site Photo
    Guangdong Province, China
    © Marco Barsanti
  • Cassiterite
    SnO
     
    2
    Reference: [Lin, G. (1988), In: Hutchison, C.S. (ed.): Geology of Tin Deposits in Asia and the Pacific. Springer (Berlin), 494-506.]
  • 'Chalcedony'
    Reference: [Ruzicka, V. (1993), In: Haynes, S.J. (ed.): Vein-type Ore Deposits. Ore Geology Reviews 8, 247-256.]
  • Chalcocite
    Cu
     
    2
    S
    Reference: [Deng-Hong Wang, Yu-Chuan Chen, Jie-Wei Li, Lin Wei, Xiao-Yan Li, and Chun-Jie Li (2006): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 25(1), 10-16.]
  • Chalcopyrite
    CuFeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Chalcostibite
    CuSbS
     
    2
    Reference: [Zhang Guoxin (1996), In: Tu Guangzhi (ed.): "Geochemistry of Strata-Bound Deposits in China", Science Press (Beijing), 114-137.]
  • Chamosite
    var: Daphnite
    (Fe,Mg)
     
    5
    Al(Si,Al)
     
    4
    O
     
    10
    (OH)
     
    8
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • 'Chlorite Group'
    Reference: [http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc]
  • Cinnabar
    HgS
    Reference: [Lianxing Gu, Khin Zaw, Wenxuan Hu, Kaijun Zhang, Pei Ni, Jinxiang He, Yaotong Xu, Jianjun Lu, and Chunming Li (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 107-138.]
  • Clinochlore
    var: Ripidolite
    (Mg,Fe,Al)
     
    6
    (Si,Al)
     
    4
    O
     
    10
    (OH)
     
    8
    Reference: [Lin Jun, Ya-xin Yang and Xin-min Wu (2006): Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 267(2), 377-380]
  • Coffinite
    (U,Th)[(OH)
     
    4x
    |(SiO
     
    4
    )
     
    1-x
    ]
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Columbite
    (Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    Reference: [Kamitani, M., Okumura, K., Teraoka, Y., Miyano, S., and Watanabe, Y. (2007): Mineral Resources Map of East Asia. Geological Survey of Japan.]
  • Columbite-(Fe)
    FeNb
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    Reference: [Smith, B., Smith, C., Liu, G., and Ottens, B. (2005): Mineralogical Record 36(1), 87-101.]
  • Copper
    Cu
    Reference: [Deng-Hong Wang, Yu-Chuan Chen, Jie-Wei Li, Lin Wei, Xiao-Yan Li, and Chun-Jie Li (2006): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 25(1), 10-16.]
  • Cryptomelane
    K(Mn
    4+
     
    ,Mn
    2+
     
    )
     
    8
    O
     
    16
    Reference: [Jian-Wei Li, Vasconcelos, P., Wei Zhang, Xiao-Dong Deng, Duzgoren-Aydin, N., Dai-Rong Yan, Jian-Qiang Zhang, and Ming-An Hu (2007): Mineralium Deposita 42(4), 361-383.]
  • Diaphorite
    Ag
     
    3
    Pb
     
    2
    Sb
     
    3
    S
     
    8
    Reference: [Huaying Liang, Ping Xia, Xiuzhang Wang, Jingping Cheng, Zhenhua Zhao, and Congqiang Liu (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 304-318.]
  • Dickite
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    2
    O
     
    5
    (OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Huaying Liang, Ping Xia, Xiuzhang Wang, Jingping Cheng, Zhenhua Zhao, and Congqiang Liu (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 304-318.]
  • Digenite
    Cu
     
    9
    S
     
    5
    Reference: [Morgenthaler, L., and Jiang, R. (2004): Report for Minco Mining and Metals Corporation, Vancouver (Canada).]
  • Dolomite
    CaMg(CO
     
    3
    )
     
    2
    Reference: [Jun Deng, Liqing Yang, Xueming Chen, Qingfei Wang, and Yan Liu (2005), In: Jingwen Mao and Bierlein, F.P. (eds.): Mineral Deposit Research: Meeting the Global Challenge. Proceedings of the Eighth Biennial SGA Meeting Beijing, China, 18–21 August 2005, pp. 107-109.]
  • Enargite
    Cu
     
    3
    AsS
     
    4
    Reference: [Shaoguan Meiziwo Mining Industry Co., Ltd.]
  • Epidote
    {Ca
     
    2
    }{Al
     
    2
    Fe
    3+
     
    }[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: [Dazhong Xu, Linqing Liu, and Baoqun Hu (1999): Uranium Geology 15(5).]
    Site Photo
    Shaoguan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © Jiangbin
  • 'Feldspar Group'
    Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/lianzhou-10003732.htm]
  • 'Fergusonite'
    Reference: [Smith, B., Smith, C., Liu, G., and Ottens, B. (2005): Mineralogical Record 36(1), 87-101.]
  • Fluoborite
    Mg
     
    3
    [(F,OH)
     
    3
    |BO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Wang, S. (1983): Bull. lnst. Min. Deposits, Chinese Acad. Geol. Sci. 9, 72.]
  • Fluorite
    CaF
     
    2
    Reference: [Ruzicka, V. (1993), In: Haynes, S.J. (ed.): Vein-type Ore Deposits. Ore Geology Reviews 8, 247-256.]
    Site Photo
    Guangdong Province, China
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Forsterite
    Mg
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [M. Chen and X. Xie, Eur. J. Mineral. , 1996, 8, pp. 325-333.]
  • Freibergite
    (Ag
     
    4+2x
    Cu
     
    2-2x
    )[(Cu, Ag)
     
    4
    (Fe, Zn)
     
    2
    ]Sb
     
    4
    S
     
    12
    S
     
    1-x
    (0 < x < 1)
    Reference: [Morgenthaler, L., and Jiang, R. (2004): Report for Minco Mining and Metals Corporation, Vancouver (Canada).]
  • Galena
    PbS
    Reference: [Wong, J.W.C., Ip, C.M., and Wong, M.H. (1998): Environmental Geochemistry and Health 20(3), 149-155.]
    Site Photo
    Shaoguan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © Amo
  • 'Garnet Group'
    X
     
    3
    Z
     
    2
    (TO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    (X = Ca, Fe, etc·, Z = Al, Cr, etc·, T = Si, As, V)
    Reference: [http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc]
    Site Photo
    Lechang Mine, Lechang Co., Shaoguan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • 'Glass'
    Description: Plagioclase glass with Si, Al, Fe, Mg, Na, Ca.
    Reference: [M. Chen and X. Xie, Eur. J. Mineral. , 1996, 8, pp. 325-333.]
  • Goethite
    α-Fe
    3+
     
    O(OH)
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Gold
    Au
    Reference: [Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 139-169.]
  • Gold
    var: Electrum
    (Au, Ag)
    Reference: [Gui-Cheng Huang, Xiong-Wu Wang, Shi-Yi Yang, Long-Qing Chen, and Jing-Sheng Ling (2001): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 20(3), 243-250.]
  • Graftonite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    ,Mn
    2+
     
    ,Ca)
     
    3
    [PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Description: Inclusions in troilite. Associated with a (Na, Ca, K)2 (Fe, Mn)8 (PO4)6 phase.
    Reference: [M. Chen and X. Xie, Eur. J. Mineral. , 1996, 8, pp. 325-333.]
  • Graphite
    C
    Reference: [Kai Hu and Chensheng Yu (2003): Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts 2003, A160.]
  • Harkerite
    Ca
     
    24
    Mg
     
    8
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    8
    (O,OH)
     
    32
    (BO
     
    3
    )
     
    8
    (CO
     
    3
    )
     
    8
    (H
     
    2
    O,Cl)
    Reference: [Wang, S. (1983): Bull. lnst. Min. Deposits, Chinese Acad. Geol. Sci. 9, 72.]
  • Helvite
    Mn
    2+
    4
    Be
     
    3
    [S|(SiO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Tron, J. (2003): "Vor Ort" in China: Roter Quartz & Hämtit aus Jinlong. Lapis 28 (6), 52-53]
    Site Photo
    Jinlong hill, Lungchuan (Longchuan) Co., Heyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © Dan Weinrich
  • Hematite
    Fe
     
    2
    O
     
    3
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Guangdong Province, China
     
  • Hollandite
    Ba(Mn
    4+
     
    ,Mn
    2+
     
    )
     
    8
    O
     
    16
    Reference: [Jian-Wei Li, Vasconcelos, P., Wei Zhang, Xiao-Dong Deng, Duzgoren-Aydin, N., Dai-Rong Yan, Jian-Qiang Zhang, and Ming-An Hu (2007): Mineralium Deposita 42(4), 361-383.]
  • Hübnerite
    MnWO
     
    4
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbbok of Mineralogy]
  • Hypersthene
    (Fe,Mg)SiO
     
    3
    Reference: [Yongzhang Zhou (1992): PhD Thesis, University of Chicoutimi (Québec), Canada.]
  • Illite
    K
     
    0.65
    A
     
    2.0
    [][Al
     
    0.65
    Si,
     
    3.35
    O
     
    10
    ](OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Zhanshi Zhang, Renmin Hua, Ping Deng, Ba Zhu, Lieqin Wu, Yanchun Zhang, Zhengzhong Tan, and Zhengping Yin (2005): Geochimica 34(5), 483-494.]
  • Ilmenite
    Fe
    2+
     
    TiO
     
    3
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Iron
    var: Kamacite
    (Fe,Ni)
    Reference: [M. Chen and X. Xie, Eur. J. Mineral. , 1996, 8, pp. 325-333.]
  • 'Jade'
    Reference: [http://www.chinaculture.org/gb/en_museum/2003-09/24/content_30459.htm]
  • Kaolinite
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    2
    O
     
    5
    (OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • 'K Feldspar'
    Reference: [Ping Deng, Hongfei Ling, Weizhou Shen, Jianfeng Gao, Zhengzhong Tan, Ba Zhu, and Guolong Huang (2005): Geological Review 51(5), 557-565.]
  • Kotoite
    Mg
     
    3
    [BO
     
    3
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy]
  • Lepidocrocite
    γ-Fe
    3+
     
    O(OH)
    Reference: [Lin Jun, Ya-xin Yang and Xin-min Wu (2006): Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 267(2), 377-380]
  • Lillianite
    Pb
     
    3
    Bi
     
    2
    S
     
    6
    Reference: [Qian Zhang, Shuxun Shao, Jiayong Pan, and Zhihao Liu (2001): Ore Geology Reviews 18, 169-179.]
  • Limonite
    FeO(OH)·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Morgenthaler, L., and Jiang, R. (2004): Report for Minco Mining and Metals Corporation, Vancouver (Canada).]
  • Lithiophorite
    (Al,Li)MnO
     
    2
    (OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Jian-Wei Li, Vasconcelos, P., Wei Zhang, Xiao-Dong Deng, Duzgoren-Aydin, N., Dai-Rong Yan, Jian-Qiang Zhang, and Ming-An Hu (2007): Mineralium Deposita 42(4), 361-383.]
  • Ludwigite
    Mg
     
    2
    Fe
    3+
     
    [O
     
    2
    |BO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Kamitani, M., Okumura, K., Teraoka, Y., Miyano, S., and Watanabe, Y. (2007): Mineral Resources Map of East Asia. Geological Survey of Japan.]
  • Magnetite
    Fe
    2+
     
    Fe
    3+
    2
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [Wong, J.W.C., Ip, C.M., and Wong, M.H. (1998): Environmental Geochemistry and Health 20(3), 149-155.]
  • Malachite
    Cu
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |CO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [MinRec 32:490]
    Site Photo
    Guangdong Province, China
    © Antonio Borrelli
  • Marcasite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Merrillite
    Ca
     
    18
    Na
     
    2
    Mg
    2+
    2
    [PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    14
    Reference: [M. Chen and X. Xie, Eur. J. Mineral. , 1996, 8, pp. 325-333.]
  • Meta-autunite
    Ca(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    [PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    · 6-8H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Metatorbernite
    Cu(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    [PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    · 8H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Miargyrite
    AgSbS
     
    2
    Reference: [Morgenthaler, L., and Jiang, R. (2004): Report for Minco Mining and Metals Corporation, Vancouver (Canada).]
  • Microcline
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Mimetite
    Pb
     
    5
    [Cl|(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [P Haas collection no. 72-165 : Wilson, W.E. (2007): The Pingtouling mine: Liannan County, Guangdong Province, China. The Mineralogical Record 38(1), 23-30]
    Site Photo
    Guangdong Province, China
    © Pedro González
  • Molybdenite
    MoS
     
    2
    Reference: [Wenkui Wang, Genyuan Wang, and Zhengmei Gan (1992): Journal of China University of Geoscience 17(6), 638-646.]
  • 'Monazite'
    Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189, 174 pp.]
  • Monticellite
    CaMg[SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Wang, S. (1983): Bull. lnst. Min. Deposits, Chinese Acad. Geol. Sci. 9, 72.]
  • Montmorillonite
    (Na,Ca)
     
    0.33
    (Al,Mg)
     
    2
    Si
     
    4
    O
     
    10
    (OH)
     
    2
    ·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Muscovite
    KAl
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [Wong, J.W.C., Ip, C.M., and Wong, M.H. (1998): Environmental Geochemistry and Health 20(3), 149-155.]
  • Nordenskiöldine
    CaSn
    4+
     
    [BO
     
    3
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Aleksandrov, S.M. (1998): Geochemistry of skarn and ore formation in dolomites. VSP (Utrecht, Tokyo), 300 pp.]
  • Nsutite
    (Mn
    4+
     
    ,Mn
    2+
     
    )(O,OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Jian-Wei Li, Vasconcelos, P., Wei Zhang, Xiao-Dong Deng, Duzgoren-Aydin, N., Dai-Rong Yan, Jian-Qiang Zhang, and Ming-An Hu (2007): Mineralium Deposita 42(4), 361-383.]
  • 'Olivine'
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Liangshu Shu, Ping Deng, Bin Wang, Zhengzhong Tan, Xinqi Yu, and Yan Sun (2004): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 47(8), 673-688.]
  • Opal
    SiO
     
    2
    ·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Orpiment
    As
     
    2
    S
     
    3
    Reference: [Morgenthaler, L., and Jiang, R. (2004): Report for Minco Mining and Metals Corporation, Vancouver (Canada).]
  • Owyheeite
    Ag
     
    3+x
    Pb
     
    10-2x
    Sb
     
    11+x
    S
     
    28
    , -0.13 < x > +0.20
    Reference: [Huaying Liang, Ping Xia, Xiuzhang Wang, Jingping Cheng, Zhenhua Zhao, and Congqiang Liu (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 304-318.]
    Site Photo
    Fuwang Ag deposit, Changkeng-Fuwang Au-Ag deposit, Gaoyao Co., Zhaoqing Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © JF Carpentier 2009
  • Phosphuranylite
    (H
     
    3
    O)
     
    3
    KCa(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    7
    [O|PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    4
    · 8H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc]
  • Plumbojarosite
    PbFe
    3+
    6
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
     
    4
    Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/xiaodai-10003764.htm]
  • Polybasite
    [(Ag,Cu)
     
    6
    (Sb,As)
     
    2
    S
     
    7
    ][Ag
     
    9
    CuS
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Huaying Liang, Ping Xia, Xiuzhang Wang, Jingping Cheng, Zhenhua Zhao, and Congqiang Liu (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 304-318.]
  • Protolithionite
    Reference: [Zhu Zhengshu, Zhu Jinchu, and Xu Keqin (1989): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 8(4), 374-384.]
  • Proustite
    Ag
     
    3
    AsS
     
    3
    Reference: [Ottens, B., and Cook, R.B. (2005): Rocks & Minerals 80(1), 46-57.]
  • 'Psilomelane'
    Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/jiaoling-10003726.htm]
  • Pyrargyrite
    Ag
     
    3
    SbS
     
    3
    Reference: [Morgenthaler, L., and Jiang, R. (2004): Report for Minco Mining and Metals Corporation, Vancouver (Canada).]
  • Pyrite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Wong, J.W.C., Ip, C.M., and Wong, M.H. (1998): Environmental Geochemistry and Health 20(3), 149-155.]
    Site Photo
    Guangdong Province, China
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Pyrolusite
    MnO
     
    2
    Reference: [Jian-Wei Li, Vasconcelos, P., Wei Zhang, Xiao-Dong Deng, Duzgoren-Aydin, N., Dai-Rong Yan, Jian-Qiang Zhang, and Ming-An Hu (2007): Mineralium Deposita 42(4), 361-383.]
  • Pyrophyllite
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    4
    O
     
    10
    (OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Kamitani, M., Okumura, K., Teraoka, Y., Miyano, S., and Watanabe, Y. (2007): Mineral Resources Map of East Asia. Geological Survey of Japan.]
  • 'Pyroxene Group'
    Description: Mg-Fe pyroxene with minor Al, Mn and Cr.
    Reference: [M. Chen and X. Xie, Eur. J. Mineral. , 1996, 8, pp. 325-333.]
  • Pyrrhotite
    Fe
     
    7
    S
     
    8
    , (-4M), also given as Fe
     
    1-x
    S (x = 0 - 0.2)
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Wenkui Wang, Genyuan Wang, and Zhengmei Gan (1992): Journal of China University of Geoscience 17(6), 638-646.]
    Site Photo
    Guangdong Province, China
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Quartz
    var: Chert
    Reference: [Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 17(4), 331-337 (1998)]
  • Quartz
    var: Citrine
    Reference: [Joe Freilich specimen]
    Site Photo
    Lechang Mine, Lechang Co., Shaoguan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © Joseph A. Freilich
  • Quartz
    var: Ferruginous Quartz
    Reference: [Laurent Leisi]
    Site Photo
    Lechang Mine, Lechang Co., Shaoguan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © finestminerals.com
  • Quartz
    var: Smoky Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Guangdong Province, China
    © M.Adamowicz
  • Realgar
    As
     
    4
    S
     
    4
    Reference: [Morgenthaler, L., and Jiang, R. (2004): Report for Minco Mining and Metals Corporation, Vancouver (Canada).]
  • Rosasite
    (Cu,Zn)
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |CO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Gui-Cheng Huang, Xiong-Wu Wang, Shi-Yi Yang, Long-Qing Chen, and Jing-Sheng Ling (2001): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 20(3), 243-250.]
  • Rutile
    TiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Dazhong Xu, Linqing Liu, and Baoqun Hu (1999): Uranium Geology 15(5).]
  • Samarskite-(Y)
    (Y,Fe
    3+
     
    ,Fe
    2+
     
    ,U,Th,Ca)
     
    2
    (Nb,Ta)
     
    2
    O
     
    8
    Reference: [Smith, B., Smith, C., Liu, G., and Ottens, B. (2005): Mineralogical Record 36(1), 87-101.]
  • Scheelite
    Ca[WO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Dazhong Xu, Linqing Liu, and Baoqun Hu (1999): Uranium Geology 15(5).]
  • Scorodite
    Fe
    3+
     
    AsO
     
    4
    ·2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [http://www.trinityminerals.com/denver2004/report1.shtml]
    Site Photo
    Pingtouling Mine (Dashuihu Mine), Liannan Co., Qingyuan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • 'Sericite'
    Reference: [Lianxing Gu, Khin Zaw, Wenxuan Hu, Kaijun Zhang, Pei Ni, Jinxiang He, Yaotong Xu, Jianjun Lu, and Chunming Li (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 107-138.]
  • Siderite
    FeCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Jun Deng, Liqing Yang, Xueming Chen, Qingfei Wang, and Yan Liu (2005), In: Jingwen Mao and Bierlein, F.P. (eds.): Mineral Deposit Research: Meeting the Global Challenge. Proceedings of the Eighth Biennial SGA Meeting Beijing, China, 18–21 August 2005, pp. 107-109.]
  • Sillimanite
    Al
     
    2
    [O|SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Yongzhang Zhou (1992): PhD Thesis, University of Chicoutimi (Québec), Canada.]
  • Silver
    Ag
    Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/lianzhou-10003732.htm]
  • Spessartine
    Mn
    2+
    3
    Al
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    Reference: [Gui-Cheng Huang, Xiong-Wu Wang, Shi-Yi Yang, Long-Qing Chen, and Jing-Sheng Ling (2001): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 20(3), 243-250.]
    Site Photo
    Guangdong Province, China
    © 2003 Thames Valley Minerals
  • Sphalerite
    (Zn,Fe
    2+
     
    )S
    Reference: [Wong, J.W.C., Ip, C.M., and Wong, M.H. (1998): Environmental Geochemistry and Health 20(3), 149-155.]
    Site Photo
    Lechang Mine, Lechang Co., Shaoguan Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © Rob ++++++++
  • Stannite
    Cu
     
    2
    (Fe,Zn)SnS
     
    4
    Reference: [Junguo He, Yongzhang Zhou, Chengbo Zhang, Zhijun Yang, Guiyong Shi, and Wei Fu (2003): Mineral Resources and Geology 23(5), 598-601.]
  • Staurolite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    ,Mg,Zn)
     
    1.5-2
    Al
     
    9
    [O
     
    6
    |(OH,O)
     
    2
    |(SiO
     
    4
    )
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Yongzhang Zhou (1992): PhD Thesis, University of Chicoutimi (Québec), Canada.]
  • Stephanite
    Ag
     
    5
    SbS
     
    4
    Reference: [Gui-Cheng Huang, Xiong-Wu Wang, Shi-Yi Yang, Long-Qing Chen, and Jing-Sheng Ling (2001): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 20(3), 243-250.]
  • Stibnite
    Sb
     
    2
    S
     
    3
    Reference: [Lianxing Gu, Khin Zaw, Wenxuan Hu, Kaijun Zhang, Pei Ni, Jinxiang He, Yaotong Xu, Jianjun Lu, and Chunming Li (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 107-138.]
  • Stromeyerite
    AgCuS
    Reference: [Rui Guo, Binghui Chen, and Shoujun Yu (1999): Geotechnical Engineering World 6(6).]
  • Szaibélyite
    Mg
     
    2
    [(OH)(B
     
    2
    O
     
    4
    (OH))]
    Reference: [Wang, S. (1983): Bull. lnst. Min. Deposits, Chinese Acad. Geol. Sci. 9, 72.]
  • Taenite
    (Fe,Ni)
    Reference: [M. Chen and X. Xie, Eur. J. Mineral. , 1996, 8, pp. 325-333.]
  • Tantalite
    (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    Reference: [Smith, B., Smith, C., Liu, G., and Ottens, B. (2005): Mineralogical Record 36(1), 87-101.]
  • 'Tektite'
    Reference: [Pinti, D.L., Matsumoto, T., Matsuda, J.-I., and Fang, Z. (2004): Meteoritics & Planetary Science 39(1), 1-10.]
  • 'Tektite
    var: Indochinite'
    Reference: [http://www.greatwallct.com/tekar.htm]
  • Tennantite
    var: Zincian Tennantite
    Reference: [Rui Guo, Binghui Chen, and Shoujun Yu (1999): Geotechnical Engineering World 6(6).]
  • Tetrahedrite
    (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)
     
    12
    Sb
     
    4
    S
     
    13
    Reference: [Zhang Guoxin (1996), In: Tu Guangzhi (ed.): "Geochemistry of Strata-Bound Deposits in China", Science Press (Beijing), 114-137.]
  • Tetrahedrite
    var: Argentian Tetrahedrite
    Reference: [Gui-Cheng Huang, Xiong-Wu Wang, Shi-Yi Yang, Long-Qing Chen, and Jing-Sheng Ling (2001): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 20(3), 243-250.]
  • Tetrahedrite
    var: Zincian Tetrahedrite
    Cu
     
    10
    Zn
     
    2
    Sb
     
    4
    S
     
    13
    Reference: [Rui Guo, Binghui Chen, and Shoujun Yu (1999): Geotechnical Engineering World 6(6).]
  • Thorite
    var: Uranothorite
    (Th,U)SiO
     
    4
    Reference: [Dazhong Xu, Linqing Liu, and Baoqun Hu (1999): Uranium Geology 15(5).]
  • Titanite
    CaTi[O|SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Dazhong Xu, Linqing Liu, and Baoqun Hu (1999): Uranium Geology 15(5).]
  • Todorokite
    (Ca,K,Na,Mg,Ba,Mn)(Mn,Mg,Al)
     
    6
    O
     
    12
    ·3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jian-Wei Li, Vasconcelos, P., Wei Zhang, Xiao-Dong Deng, Duzgoren-Aydin, N., Dai-Rong Yan, Jian-Qiang Zhang, and Ming-An Hu (2007): Mineralium Deposita 42(4), 361-383.]
  • Topaz
    Al
     
    2
    [(F,OH)
     
    2
    |SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Shen Weizhou and Liu Changshi (1996), In: Wang Dezi, Ren Qijiang et al. (eds.): The Mesozoic Volcanic-Intrusive Complexes and Their Metallogenic Relations in East China. Science Press (Beijing), 112-126.]
    Site Photo
    Lianhuashan W deposit, Raoping Co., Chaozhou Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Torbernite
    Cu(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    (PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ·12H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • 'Tourmaline'
    Reference: [http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc]
  • Troilite
    FeS
    Description: Troilite eutectic nodules in the melt. Associated with NiFe alloy and phosphates.
    Reference: [M. Chen and X. Xie, Eur. J. Mineral. , 1996, 8, pp. 325-333.]
  • Uraninite
    UO
     
    2
    Reference: [Ba Zhu, Hong-Fei Ling, Wei-Zhou Shen, Jian-Feng Gao, Ping Deng, Guo-Long Huang, and Zheng-Zhong Tan (2006): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi], 25(1), 71-82.]
  • Uraninite
    var: Pitchblende
    UO
     
    2
    Reference: [Ruzicka, V. (1993), In: Haynes, S.J. (ed.): Vein-type Ore Deposits. Ore Geology Reviews 8, 247-256.]
  • Uranocircite
    Ba(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    [PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    · 10H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.]
  • Uranophane
    Ca(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    [HSiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    · 5H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Long Lu, Fanrong Chen, R.C. Ewing, and Rucheng Wang (2007): Radiochimica Acta 95(1), 25-32.]
  • Vonsenite
    Fe
    2+
    2
    Fe
    3+
     
    [O
     
    2
    |BO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy]
  • Wolframite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    )WO
     
    4
     
     
    to (Mn
    2+
     
    )WO
     
    4
    Reference: [Wenkui Wang, Genyuan Wang, and Zhengmei Gan (1992): Journal of China University of Geoscience 17(6), 638-646.]
    Site Photo
    Duoluoshan Mine, Huaiji Co., Zhaoqing Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  • Wollastonite
    Ca[SiO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [www.chinamining.org/Facts/2006-10-16/1160984271d1595.html]
  • Xenotime-(Y)
    YPO
     
    4
    Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189, 174 pp.]
  • Yingjiangite
    K
     
    2
    Ca(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    7
    (PO
     
    4
    )
     
    4
    (OH)
     
    6
    · 6H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jingyi Zhang, Anwa Wan, and Wenshu Gong (1992): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 11(2), 178-184; Long Lu, Fanrong Chen, R.C. Ewing, and Rucheng Wang (2007): Radiochimica Acta 95(1), 25-32.]
  • 'Zeolite Group'
    Reference: [Liangshu Shu, Ping Deng, Bin Wang, Zhengzhong Tan, Xinqi Yu, and Yan Sun (2004): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 47(8), 673-688.]
  • Zircon
    Zr[SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc]


    163 entries listed. 118 valid minerals.

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        • Fengshun Co.
        • Jiaoling Co.
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        • Lianshan Co.
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