Kyrgyzstan

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Mineral List:

Actinolite ☐Ca   2 (Mg,Fe 2+   )   5 (Si   8 O   22 )(OH)   2 Reference: [] Aegirine NaFe 3+   [Si   2 O   6 ] Reference: [MinRec 31:204]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Aktashite Cu   6 Hg   3 As   4 S   12 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Alabandite Mn 2+   S Reference: [L.A. Pautov data] 'Alaite' V   2 O   5 ·H   2 O Reference: [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index, 3rd Edition"] Albite Na[AlSi   3 O   8 ] Reference: [MinRec 31:204]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Albite var: Andesine (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si   2 O   8 ] Reference: [] 'Albite-Anorthite Series' Reference: [] Alleghanyite Mn 2+ 5 [(OH)   2 |(SiO   4 )   2 ] Reference: [Pautov L.A., Khvorov P.V., Ignatenko K.I. Alleganyte from rhodonite rocks of Inylchek range (the first description of alleganyte from USSR), - Novye dannye o mineralah SSSR (New data on minerals of USSR), Moscow, Nauka, 1989, p. 162-166.] Allophane (Al   2 O   3 )(SiO   2 )   1.3-2 ·2.5-3H   2 O Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Altaite PbTe Reference: [http://homepage.usask.ca/~smi454/project/articles/gold2000_ext_abs.htm] Alumohydrocalcite CaAl   2 (CO   3 )   2 (OH)   4 ·3H   2 O Reference: [Canadian Mineralogist: 43: 1511-1519.] Alunite KAl   3 [(OH)   3 |SO   4 ]   2 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Analcime Na   2 [Al   2 Si   4 O   12 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [] Andradite var: Melanite Reference: [] Ankerite Ca(Fe 2+   ,Mg,Mn 2+   )(CO   3 )   2 Reference: [] Ankinovichite (TL) (Ni,Zn)Al   4 [(OH)   12 |V   2 O   6 ] · 2.5H   2 O Type Locality: Kara-Chagyr Mountain, Fergana, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [Proceedings of the Russian Mineralogical Society, 133(2), 2004, pp 59–70.] Kara-Chagyr Mountain, Fergana, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Anorthite Ca[Al   2 Si   2 O   8 ] Reference: [] Antimony Sb Reference: [] Tereksai (Terek-Saj), Chatkal region, Jalal-Abad Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov 'Apatite' Reference: [] Apatite-(CaF) Ca   5 [F|(PO   4 )   3 ] Reference: [MinRec 31:204] Aragonite CaCO   3 Reference: [] Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Christian Bracke Arsenic As Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Arsenopyrite FeAsS - (Fe   0.90 Co   0.10 )AsS Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Astrophyllite (K,Na)   3 (Fe,Mn)   7 Ti   2 Si   8 O   24 (O,OH)   7 Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data] Gere-Su river, Zeravshan range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Augite (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe 2+   ,Al,Fe 3+   ,Ti)[(Si,Al)   2 O   6 ] Reference: [] Azurite Cu   3 [OH|CO   3 ]   2 Reference: [] Baratovite KCa   7 (Ti,Zr)   2 Li   3 Si   12 O   36 F   2 Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data] Khodzhaachkan Massif, Sokh Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Baryte BaSO   4 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: 1046.; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Kadamzhay Mine (Kadamjay Mine; Kadamdjai Mine), Kadamzhay ore field, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Anton Ivanov Bastnäsite-(Ce) (Ce,La)[F|CO   3 ] Reference: [no reference] Baumhauerite Pb   3 As   4 S   9 Reference: [Lapis 11:11-24] Beusite (Mn 2+   ,Fe 2+   ,Ca,Mg)   3 [PO   4 ]   2 Reference: [No reference listed] Biotite Reference: [] Bismuth Bi Reference: [Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.] Bismuthinite Bi   2 S   3 Reference: [Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.] 'Bitumen' Reference: [Pautov L.A., Belakovskii D.I., Baimagambetov B.K. Sulvanite: revision of specimens from museum funds and litherature data, new occurrence in South-Eastern Kirgizia, - Novye dannye o mineralah, Moscow, Nauka, 1989, v.36, p.91-100.] Bornite Cu   5 FeS   4 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Boulangerite Pb   5 Sb   4 S   11 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Bournonite PbCuSbS   3 Reference: [Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.] Brannerite (U 4+   ,Ca)(Ti,Fe 3+   )   2 O   6 Reference: [P.M. Kartashov data] Zardalek, Sokh Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Brochantite Cu   4 [(OH)   6 |SO   4 ] Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Calaverite AuTe   2 Reference: [http://homepage.usask.ca/~smi454/project/articles/gold2000_ext_abs.htm] Calcite CaCO   3 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: 1046.; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Russell G. Rizzo Calomel Hg   2 Cl   2 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Cancrinite Na   6 Ca   2 [(CO   3 )   2 |Al   6 Si   6 O   24 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [] Carnotite K   2 (UO   2 )   2 [VO   4 ]   2 · 3H   2 O Reference: [Karpenko, V.Yu. et al. Zapiski RMO 138(1)83(2009)] Cassiterite SnO   2 Reference: [Pavel Kartashov] Catapleiite Na   2 Zr[Si   3 O   9 ]·2H   2 O Reference: [] Celestine SrSO   4 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Cervantite Sb 3+   Sb 5+   O   4 Reference: [] 'Chalcedony' Reference: [Belousov, V.I. (2002): Lithology and Mineral Resources 37(3), 251-265.] Chalcopyrite CuFeS   2 Reference: [] Chalcostibite CuSbS   2 Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data] Tereksai (Terek-Saj), Chatkal region, Jalal-Abad Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Chapmanite Fe 3+ 2 Sb 3+   [OH|(SiO   4 )   2 ] Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] 'Chlorite Group' Reference: [http://homepage.usask.ca/~smi454/project/articles/gold2000_ext_abs.htm] Chrysocolla (Cu,Al)   2 H   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 ·nH   2 O Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Chursinite (TL) (Hg-Hg)   0.5 Hg 2+   [AsO   4 ] Type Locality: Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [ZVMO,(1984) 113, 341-347; Lapis 11:11-24]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Cinnabar HgS Reference: [Fluorite: The Collector's Choice. Extra Lapis English No. 9] Chauvai (Chauvay) Sb-Hg Deposit, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © 2005 M. Kampf Clinochlore (Mg,Fe 2+   )   5 Al[(OH)   8 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [Terra Nostra 2001/2: 3] Conichalcite CaCu[OH|AsO   4 ] Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Copper Cu Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Corderoite Hg 2+ 3 [Cl   2 |S   2 ] Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Corundum Al   2 O   3 Reference: [] Covellite CuS Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Crandallite CaAl   3 [(OH)   5 |(PO   4 )   2 ] · H   2 O Reference: [Karpenko, V.Yu. et al. Zapiski RMO 138(1)83(2009)] Cuprite Cu   2 O Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Dickite Al   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 Reference: [] Diopside CaMg[Si   2 O   6 ] Reference: [] Dolomite CaMg(CO   3 )   2 Reference: [] Eglestonite [Hg 1+ 2 ]   3 [O|OH|Cl   3 ] Reference: [Lapis 1993(11), 11-24] Enargite Cu   3 AsS   4 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Epidote {Ca   2 }{Al   2 Fe 3+   }[O|OH|SiO   4 |Si   2 O   7 ] Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.] Ferberite FeWO   4 Reference: [http://homepage.usask.ca/~smi454/project/articles/gold2000_ext_abs.htm] Ferganite U   3 (VO   4 )   2 ·6H   2 O ? 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: 1048.] Ferrohornblende ☐[Ca   2 ][Fe 2+ 4 Al][(OH)   2 |AlSi   7 O   22 ] Reference: [] Fluellite Al   2 [F   2 |OH|PO   4 ] · 7H   2 O Reference: [Karpenko, V.Yu. et al. Zapiski RMO 138(1)83(2009)] Fluorite CaF   2 Reference: [Fluorite: The Collector's Choice. Extra Lapis English No. 9] Kadamzhay Mine (Kadamjay Mine; Kadamdjai Mine), Kadamzhay ore field, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Karl Volkman Fluorite var: Yttrofluorite (Ca   1-x Y   x )F   2+x where 0.05< x <0.3 Reference: [no reference] Francevillite (Ba,Pb)(UO   2 )   2 [VO   4 ]   2 · 5H   2 O Reference: [] Franckeite Fe 2+   (Pb,Sn 2+   )   6 Sn 4+ 2 Sb   2 S   14 Reference: [Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.] Galena PbS Reference: [] Galkhaite (TL) (Cs,Tl)(Hg,Cu,Zn)   6 (As,Sb)   4 S   12 Type Locality: Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [Lapis 11:11-24]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Chauvai (Chauvay) Sb-Hg Deposit, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan   'Garnet Group' X   3 Z   2 (TO   4 )   3 (X = Ca, Fe, etc·, Z = Al, Cr, etc·, T = Si, As, V) Reference: [] Gearksutite Ca[Al(F,OH)   5 (H   2 O)] Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Geocronite Pb   14 (Sb,As)   6 S   23 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Getchellite AsSbS   3 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Thomas Witzke Goethite α-Fe 3+   O(OH) Reference: [] Gold Au Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Greenockite CdS Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Gruzdevite (TL) Cu   6 Hg   3 Sb   4 S   12 Type Locality: Chauvai (Chauvay) Sb-Hg Deposit, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [DAN-SSSR,(1981) 261, 971-976; Lapis 1993:11 p11-24]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Gudmundite FeSbS Reference: [Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.] Guettardite Pb(Sb,As)   2 S   4 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Gypsum Ca[SO   4 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [] Halotrichite FeAl   2 (SO   4 )   4 ·22H   2 O Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Hastingsite [Na][Ca   2 ][Fe 2+ 4 Fe 3+   ][(OH)   2 |Al   2 Si   6 O   22 ] Reference: [] Hejtmanite Ba(Mn 2+   ,Fe 2+   )   2 Ti[O|(OH,F)   2 |Si   2 O   7 ] Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Rhodonite occurrence, Muzeinyi Valley, Inyl'chek Range, Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Helvite Mn 2+ 4 Be   3 [S|(SiO   4 )   3 ] Reference: [L.A. Pautov data] Hematite Fe   2 O   3 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Heteromorphite Pb   7 Sb   8 S   19 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Hocartite Ag   2 (Fe 2+   ,Zn)SnS   4 Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] 'Hornblende' Reference: [] Hübnerite MnWO   4 Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Hummerite K   2 Mg   2 [V   10 O   28 ] · 16H   2 O Reference: [Karpenko, V.Yu. et al. Zapiski RMO 138(1)83(2009)] Huttonite Th[SiO   4 ] Reference: [no reference] Hyalophane (K,Ba)[Al(Si,Al)Si   2 O   8 ] Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Hypercinnabar HgS Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Illite K   0.65 A   2.0 [][Al   0.65 Si,   3.35 O   10 ](OH)   2 Reference: [Terra Nostra 2001/2: 3] Jamesonite Pb   4 FeSb   6 S   14 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Jarosite KFe 3+     3 [(OH)   3 |SO   4 ]   2 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Kaolinite Al   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.] Kermesite Sb   2 S   2 O Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] 'K Feldspar' Reference: [http://homepage.usask.ca/~smi454/project/articles/gold2000_ext_abs.htm] Khaidarkanite (TL) Na   0.34 Cu   4 Al   3 (OH)   14 F   3 ·2H   2 O Type Locality: Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Description: The mineral is associated with calcite, quartz, barite, fluorite, malachite, Cu allophane, conichalcite, chrysocolla, and an Al fluorhydroxide in the oxidation zone of the Khaidarkan Sb-Hg deposit, Kyrgyzstan. Reference: [ZVMO,(1999) 128, n. 3, 58-63; AmMin 85:1322] Mednaya Gorka, Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Rob Lavinsky Khristovite-(Ce) (TL) {CaCe}{MgAlMn 2+   }[F|OH|SiO   4 |Si   2 O   7 ] Type Locality: Rhodonite occurrence, Muzeinyi Valley, Inyl'chek Range, Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [ZVMO,(1993) 122, n3, 103-111; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Rhodonite occurrence, Muzeinyi Valley, Inyl'chek Range, Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Kinoshitalite (Ba,K)(Mg,Mn 2+   ,Al)   3 [(OH)   2 |Al   2 Si   2 O   10 ] Reference: [L.A. Pautov data] Klebelsbergite Sb   4 [O   4 |(OH)   2 |SO   4 ] Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Kolovratite (TL) (Zn,Ni,Cu)   2-5 Al   4-6 (Si,V 4+   ,V 5+   )   4 (O,OH)   20 ·7.5H   2 O Type Locality: Kara-Chagyr Mountain, Fergana, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan 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: 1049; Canadian Mineralogist (1962): 7: 311.; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Kuznetsovite (TL) (Hg-Hg)Hg 2+   [Cl|AsO   4 ] Type Locality: Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [DAN-SSSR,(1980) 225, 963-968; Lapis 11:11-24]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Ł Kruszewski 08 Kyrgyzstanite (TL) ZnAl   4 (SO   4 )(OH)   12 ·3H   2 O Type Locality: Kara-Tangi U deposit, Batken Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [Canadian Mineralogist: 43: 1511-1519.] Kara-Tangi U deposit, Batken Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © 2009, JGW Laffittite AgHgAsS   3 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Laumontite var: Vanadio-laumontite Reference: [No reference listed] Lead Pb Reference: [Sabir K. Mustafin data] Lesukite Al   2 (OH)   5 Cl·2H   2 O Reference: [] Limonite FeO(OH)·nH   2 O Reference: [] Livingstonite HgSb   4 S   8 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Löllingite FeAs   2 Reference: [Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.] Magnetite Fe 2+   Fe 3+ 2 O   4 Reference: [Belousov, V.I. (2002): Lithology and Mineral Resources 37(3), 251-265.] Malachite Cu   2 [(OH)   2 |CO   3 ] 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: 1046.; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Manganosite MnO Reference: [L.A. Pautov data] Marcasite FeS   2 Reference: [] Melanterite FeSO   4 ·7H   2 O Reference: [] Melonite NiTe   2 Reference: [http://homepage.usask.ca/~smi454/project/articles/gold2000_ext_abs.htm] Mercury Hg Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Meta-autunite Ca(UO   2 )   2 [PO   4 ]   2 · 6-8H   2 O Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data] Metacinnabar HgS Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Metahewettite Ca[V   2 O   6 |V   4 O   10 ] · 3H   2 O Reference: [Karpenko, V.Yu. et al. Zapiski RMO 138(1)83(2009)] Metastibnite Sb   2 S   3 Reference: [] Metatyuyamunite Ca(UO   2 )   2 [VO   4 ]   2 · 3-5H   2 O Reference: [V.Y. Karpenko et al.: Zap. Vses. Mineral. Obshch. 133(2):59-68 (2004)] Tyuya-Muyun Cu-V-U Deposit (Radium Mine), Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Microcline K[AlSi   3 O   8 ] Reference: [Terra Nostra 2001/2: 3] Minyulite KAl   2 [(OH,F)|(PO   4 )   2 ] · 4H   2 O Reference: [Karpenko, V.Yu. et al. Zapiski RMO 138(1)83(2009)] Miserite K(Ca,Ce)   4 Si   5 O   13 (OH)   3 Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data] Khodzhaachkan Massif, Sokh Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Molybdenite MoS   2 Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.] Monazite-(Ce) (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO   4 Reference: [L.A. Pautov data] Monohydrocalcite (TL) CaCO   3 ·H   2 O Type Locality: Issyk Kul Lake, Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [NJMM (1991), 289; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Montmorillonite (Na,Ca)   0.33 (Al,Mg)   2 Si   4 O   10 (OH)   2 ·nH   2 O Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.] Montroydite HgO Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Muscovite KAl   2 [(OH)   2 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [] Natanite (TL) Fe 2+   [Sn(OH)   6 ] Type Locality: Trudovoe Sn deposit, Inyl'chek Range, Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [ZVMO,(1981) 110, 492-500; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Natroalunite (Na,K)Al   3 [(OH)   3 |SO   4 ]   2 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Nepheline (Na,K)[AlSiO   4 ] Reference: [MinRec 31:204] Nevadaite (Cu 2+   ,Al,V 3+   )   6 Al   8 (PO   4 )   8 F   8 (OH)   2 (H   2 O)   22 Reference: [Karpenko, V.Yu. et al. Zapiski RMO 138(1)83(2009)] Nickelalumite (Ni,Cu)Al   4 [(OH)   12 |{SO   4 ,(NO   3 )   2 }] · 3H   2 O Reference: [V.Y. Karpenko et al.: Zap. Vses. Mineral. Obshch. 133(2):59-68 (2004); New Data on Minerals: 39: 32-39.] Nordenskiöldine CaSn 4+   [BO   3 ]   2 Reference: [Marshukova et al. (1968): ZVMO 97, 695-698. ] Olivenite Cu   2 [OH|AsO   4 ] Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] 'Olivine' (Mg,Fe 2+   )   2 [SiO   4 ] Reference: [] Orpiment As   2 S   3 Reference: [] Orthoclase K[AlSi   3 O   8 ] Reference: [] Palygorskite (Mg,Al)   5 (Si,Al)   8 O   20 (OH)   2 ·8H   2 O Reference: [Terra Nostra 2001/2: 3] Partzite Cu   2 Sb   2 (O,OH)   7 Reference: [P.M. Kartashov data] Tereksai (Terek-Saj), Chatkal region, Jalal-Abad Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Petzite Ag   3 AuTe   2 Reference: [http://homepage.usask.ca/~smi454/project/articles/gold2000_ext_abs.htm] Plagionite Pb   5 Sb   8 S   17 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Playfairite Pb   16 Sb   18 S   43 Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Poyarkovite (TL) Hg   3 ClO Type Locality: Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [ZVMO,(1981) 110, 501-506; Lapis 11:11-24]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Pyrite FeS   2 Reference: [] Pyrolusite MnO   2 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Pyrophanite Mn 2+   TiO   3 Reference: [L.A. Pautov data] Pyrrhotite Fe   7 S   8 , (-4M), also given as Fe   1-x S (x = 0 - 0.2) Reference: [Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.] Quartz SiO   2 Reference: [] Realgar As   4 S   4 Reference: [] Rhodochrosite MnCO   3 Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Rhodonite MnSiO   3 Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Riebeckite [ ][Na   2 ][Fe 2+ 3 Fe 3+ 2 ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Reference: [Terra Nostra 2001/2: 3] Roscoelite K(V,Al)   2 [(OH)   2 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [V.Y. Karpenko et al.: Zap. Vses. Mineral. Obshch. 133(2):59-68 (2004)] Rutile TiO   2 Reference: [http://homepage.usask.ca/~smi454/project/articles/gold2000_ext_abs.htm] Scheelite Ca[WO   4 ] Reference: [Pavel Kartashov] Scorodite Fe 3+   AsO   4 ·2H   2 O Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Sénarmontite Sb   2 O   3 Reference: [] 'Sericite' Reference: [http://homepage.usask.ca/~smi454/project/articles/gold2000_ext_abs.htm] Shakhovite (TL) Hg   4 SbO   3 (OH)   3 Type Locality: Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [Geol.i Geofiz.(1980) p128-132; Lapis 11:11-24]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Siderite FeCO   3 Reference: [Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.] Siderite var: Manganoan Siderite (Fe,Mn)CO   3 Reference: [Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.] Silver Ag Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Sodalite Na   8 [Cl   2 |Al   6 Si   6 O   24 ] Reference: [] Sonolite Mn 2+ 9 [(OH,F)   2 |(SiO   4 )   4 ] Reference: [Pautov L.A., Ignatenko K.I., Belakovskii D.I. New data on sonolite, - ZVMO, 1990, N3, p.98-101. ] Rhodonite occurrence, Muzeinyi Valley, Inyl'chek Range, Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Sorbyite Pb   19 (Sb,As)   20 S   49 Reference: [Lapis 11:11-24] Spessartine Mn 2+ 3 Al   2 [SiO   4 ]   3 Reference: [L.A. Pautov data] Sphalerite (Zn,Fe 2+   )S Reference: [] Sphalerite var: Cleiophane ZnS Reference: [Pautov L.A., Belakovskii D.I., Baimagambetov B.K. Sulvanite: revision of specimens from museum funds and litherature data, new occurrence in South-Eastern Kirgizia, - Novye dannye o mineralah, Moscow, Nauka, 1989, v.36, p.91-100.] Stannite Cu   2 (Fe,Zn)SnS   4 Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Stibiconite Sb 3+   Sb 5+ 2 O   6 (OH) Reference: [] Stibnite Sb   2 S   3 Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Kadamzhay Mine (Kadamjay Mine; Kadamdjai Mine), Kadamzhay ore field, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Karl Volkman Stistaite SnSb Reference: [Sabir K. Mustafin data] Strelkinite Na   2 (UO   2 )   2 [VO   4 ]   2 · 6H   2 O Reference: [No reference listed] Strontianite SrCO   3 Reference: [http://homepage.usask.ca/~smi454/project/articles/gold2000_ext_abs.htm] Sulphur S   8 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Sulvanite Cu   3 VS   4 Reference: [Pautov L.A., Belakovskii D.I., Baimagambetov B.K. Sulvanite: revision of specimens from museum funds and litherature data, new occurrence in South-Eastern Kirgizia, - Novye dannye o mineralah, Moscow, Nauka, 1989, v.36, p.91-100.] Sylvanite (Au,Ag)   2 Te   4 Reference: [http://homepage.usask.ca/~smi454/project/articles/gold2000_ext_abs.htm] Synchysite-(Ce) Ca(Ce,La)[F|(CO   3 )   2 ] Reference: [no reference] Synchysite-(Y) Ca(Y,Ce)[F|(CO   3 )   2 ] Reference: [no reference] Tangeite (TL) CaCu[OH|VO   4 ] Type Locality: Glavnaya vein, Tyuya-Muyun Cu-V-U Deposit (Radium Mine), Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Tyuya-Muyun Cu-V-U Deposit (Radium Mine), Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © luigi chiappino Taranakite (K,NH   4 )Al   3 (PO   4 )   3 OH·9H   2 O Reference: [V.I. Stepanov data] Tennantite (Cu,Ag,Fe,Zn)   12 As   4 S   13 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Tephroite Mn 2+ 2 [SiO   4 ] Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Rhodonite occurrence, Muzeinyi Valley, Inyl'chek Range, Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Terlinguaite Hg   2 ClO Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Tetrahedrite (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)   12 Sb   4 S   13 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Thorianite ThO   2 Reference: [] Thorite (Th,U)[SiO   4 ] Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Thorite var: Ferrithorite (Th,Fe 3+   )[Si(O,OH)   4 ] Reference: [Starik, I. E., Kravchenko, L. L. and Melikova, O. S. (1941), Doklady AN SSSR 32, N4, 254] Thorutite (TL) (Th,U,Ca)Ti   2 (O,OH)   6 Type Locality: Kutyur-Tyube (Kattar-Tyube) Th occurrence, Urusai Peak, Sokh Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [ZVMO 87 (1958), 201; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Titanite CaTi[O|SiO   4 ] Reference: [MinRec 31:204] Topaz Al   2 [(F,OH)   2 |SiO   4 ] Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] 'Tourmaline' AD   3 G   6 (BO   3 )   3 [T   6 O   18 ]Y   3 Z Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Triphylite LiFe 2+   [PO   4 ] Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Tripuhyite Fe 3+   Sb 5+   O   4 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Turanite (TL) Cu   5 [(OH)   2 |VO   4 ]   2 Type Locality: Tyuya-Muyun Cu-V-U Deposit (Radium Mine), Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan 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: 818, 1046; Bull Min 79 (1956), 245; Canadian Mineralogist (2004): 42(3): 731-739.] Tyuya-Muyun Cu-V-U Deposit (Radium Mine), Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Turkestanite (TL) (K,[ ])(Ca,Na)   2 (Th,U)[Si   8 O   20 ] · nH   2 O Type Locality: Dzhelisu Massif, Upper Khodzhaachkan River, Sokh Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [Zap. Vser. Mineral. Obshchest. 126 (6), 45; Min; Rec 31:204]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Dzhelisu Massif, Upper Khodzhaachkan River, Sokh Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Tvalchrelidzeite Hg   3 SbAsS   3 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Twinnite Pb(Sb,As)   2 S   4 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Tyrolite Ca   2 Cu   9 [(OH)   4 |(H   2 O)   11 |CO   3 |(AsO   4 )   4 ] · 0-1H   2 O Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Tyuyamunite (TL) Ca(UO   2 )   2 [VO   4 ]   2 · 5-8H   2 O Type Locality: Tyuya-Muyun Cu-V-U Deposit (Radium Mine), Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Description: In veinlets or disseminated in Carboniferous limestone, or fills karst caverns in the limestone. Reference: [Nenadkevič (1912) Bulletin of the Academy of St. Petersburg (1912), [6], 6, 945; 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: 1046; American Mineralogist (1956): 41: 187.; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Tyuya-Muyun Cu-V-U Deposit (Radium Mine), Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © luigi chiappino Uramphite (TL) (NH   4 )   2 (UO   2 )   2 [PO   4 ]   2 · 6H   2 O Type Locality: Tura-Kavak uranium-coal deposit, Minkush, Moldo-Too range, Naryn Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [Nekrasova, Z.A. (1957) Hydrous phosphate of uranyl and ammonium (uramphite), NH4(UO2)(PO4).3H2O. Problems of uranium geology, 67–72. (in Russian)] Tura-Kavak uranium-coal deposit, Minkush, Moldo-Too range, Naryn Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Valentinite Sb   2 O   3 Reference: [] Variscite AlPO   4 ·2H   2 O Reference: [Karpenko, V.Yu. et al. Zapiski RMO 138(1)83(2009)] Varlamoffite (Sn,Fe)(O,OH)   2 Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Velikite (TL) (Cu,Hg)   11 Sn   4 S   16 Type Locality: Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [Kristallografiya,(1977) 22, 175-177; Lapis 11:11-24]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Vismirnovite (TL) Zn[Sn(OH)   6 ] Type Locality: Trudovoe Sn deposit, Inyl'chek Range, Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Reference: [ZVMO,(1981) 110, 492-500; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Vistepite (TL) SnMn   4 B   2 Si   4 O   16 (OH)   2 Type Locality: Rhodonite occurrence, Muzeinyi Valley, Inyl'chek Range, Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast, Kyrgyzstan Description: Found in rhodonite ores localized in biotite-quartz hornfels at the exocontact of the Inyl'chek Sn-bearing granite massif. Reference: [Pautov L.A., Belakovskii D.I., Skala R. e.a. Vistepite MnSnB2Si5O20 - a new borosilicate of manganese and tin, - ZVMO, 1992, 121, no. 4, 107-112; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Rhodonite occurrence, Muzeinyi Valley, Inyl'chek Range, Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Pavel M. Kartashov Volborthite Cu   3 [(OH)   2 |V   2 O   7 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [V.Y. Karpenko et al.: Zap. Vses. Mineral. Obshch. 133(2):59-68 (2004)] Tyuya-Muyun Cu-V-U Deposit (Radium Mine), Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © 2005 M. Kampf Wagnerite var: Magniotriplite (Mg,Fe 2+   ,Mn 2+   )   2 [F|PO   4 ] Reference: [DAN-SSSR (1951) 77/1, 97-100; Nickel & Nichols, 1991 - "Mineral Reference Manual", p126]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Karasu granite pegmatite, Turkestan Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Maurice de Graaf Wakabayashilite [(As,Sb)   6 S   9 ][As   4 S   5 ] Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit, Fergana Valley, Alai (Alay) Range, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan © Peter Kohorst Wittichenite Cu   3 BiS   3 Reference: [Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.] Wolframite (Fe 2+   )WO   4 to (Mn 2+   )WO   4 Reference: [Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.] Woodhouseite CaAl   3 [(OH)   6 |SO   4 |PO   4 ] Reference: [Karpenko, V.Yu. et al. Zapiski RMO 138(1)83(2009)] Wurtzite (Zn,Fe)S Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Xenotime-(Y) YPO   4 Reference: [no reference] Zinkenite Pb   9 Sb   22 S   42 Reference: [Lapis 1993:11 p11-24] Zircon Zr[SiO   4 ] Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow] Zircon var: Cyrtolite Zr[(SiO   4 ),(OH)   4 ] Reference: [no reference]

238 entries listed. 208 valid minerals. 21 type localities (valid minerals). 1 type locality (other).

Localities in this Region:

Kyrgyzstan   Aktyuz REE deposit Aravan Sassyk-Unkur cave Batken Oblast Kara-Tangi U deposit Chonashu (Irtashskii) Chui Oblast Irisu Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast Inyl'chek Range Muzeinyi Valley Rhodonite occurrence Sary-Dzhaz (Sarydzhazskiy) Trudovoe Sn deposit Issyk Kul Lake Kuilyu Kumtor Gold Mine Oktorkoy ore district Berkut deposit Boordu deposit Chym-Bulak deposit Dzelaryk deposit Oktorkoy deposit Sary-Dzhazskiy Mine Saryjaz-Akshyirak Region Uchkoshkon deposit Jalal-Abad Oblast Chatkal Range Kasan ore field Dzhalama (Jalama) Sb deposit Chatkal region Ishtamberdy (Ishytamberdy) Kichisandyk (Kichi-Sandyk) Òerekkan (Terekkan) Perevalnoe Tereksai (Terek-Saj) Naryn Oblast Kyzyl-Ompul (Ortotokoiskii) Moldo-Too range Minkush Tura-Kavak uranium-coal deposit Osh Oblast Alai (Alay) Range Abshir Sb deposit Bulat prospect Kapchigay prospect Alik Sb deposit Chauvai (Chauvay) Sb-Hg Deposit Chat-Mazar prospect Duvantash prospect Chon-Koi Hg deposit Fergana Valley Fergana Kara-Chagyr Mountain Kadamzhay ore field Kadamzhay Mine (Kadamjay Mine; Kadamdjai Mine) Nichkesu Ag-Sb-Au-Pb deposit North Karabiy Sb deposit Khaidarkan (Chaidarkan) Sb-Hg deposit Dange Creek Kara-Archa prospect Mednaya Gorka North Ishme prospect West Mine Sokh Valley Kalacha Hg deposit Khodzhaachkan Massif Upper Khodzhaachkan River Dzhelisu Massif Urusai Peak Kutyur-Tyube (Kattar-Tyube) Th occurrence Zardalek Tyuya-Muyun Cu-V-U Deposit (Radium Mine) Glavnaya vein Zelenaya Cave Turkestan Range Karasu granite pegmatite Kyrk-Bulak granite pegmatite Zeravshan range Gere-Su river Sandyk (Chechekty) massif Talas Oblast Jerooy (Dzherui) Gold Mine Karakol ore district Andash deposit Chonur deposit Karakol deposit Taldy-Bulak (Levoberezhnyy) Cu-Au deposit Talas Silver District Babakhan ore cluster Kumyshtag ore cluster Kumyshtag Ag-Sb deposit Uchimchek Ag-Sb-Fe-As deposit Kurgan ore cluster Kurgan Sn-Ag deposit Tallas Alatan Chat-Karagai deposit

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