Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China

(新疆维吾尔自治区, 中国)

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Mineral List:

Acanthite Ag   2 S Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Jingwen Mao, Sanzhong Li, Zhen Yan, and Qigui Mao (2006): Ore Geology Reviews 28, 308-328.] Actinolite ☐Ca   2 (Mg,Fe 2+   )   5 (Si   8 O   22 )(OH)   2 Reference: [Jiuhua Xu, Rufu Ding, Yuling Xie, Changhua Zhong, and Lihua Shan (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Actinolite var: Hotan Jade Reference: [Reuters (2007) China orders crackdown on rush for rare white jade, October 30, 2007.] Actinolite var: Smaragdite Ca   2 (Mg,Fe 2+   )   5 Si   8 O   22 (OH)   2 Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] 'Adularia' KAlSi   3 O   8 Reference: [Lian-Hui Dong (2001): Geology and Resources [Dizhi Yu Ziyuan] 10(3), 129-132.; Fuquan Yang, Jingwen Mao, Bierlein, F.P., Pirajno, F., Caisheng Zhao, Huishou Ye, and Feng Liu (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 217-234.] Alabandite Mn 2+   S Reference: [Zuoheng Zhang, Jingwen Mao, Andao Du, Pirajno, F., Zhiliang Wang, Fengmei Chai, Zhaochong Zhang, and Jianmin Yang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, in press.] Albite Na[AlSi   3 O   8 ] Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Albite var: Cleavelandite Reference: [American Mineralogist: 91: 729-739.] Albite var: Oligoclase (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si   2 O   8 ] Reference: [Lianchang Zhang, Wenjiao Xiao, Kezhang Qin, and Qi Zhang (2006): Mineralium Deposita 41, 188-200.] 'Albite-Anorthite Series' Reference: [C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry lost Mindat data).] 'Allanite' Reference: [Zhang Anda, Liu Liang, Sun Yong, Chen Danling, Wang Yan, and Luo Jinhai (2004): Chinese Science Bulletin 49(23), 2527-2532.] Allanite-(Ce) {CaCe}{Al   2 Fe 2+   }[O|OH|SiO   4 |Si   2 O   7 ] Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Almandine Fe 2+ 3 Al   2 [SiO   4 ]   3 Reference: [Zhang, J.X. et al. (2001): Lithos 56, 187-206.] 'Almandine-Pyrope Series' Reference: [Li Zi-Long et al. , Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE, 2004 5(10), pp. 1180-1182.] Altaite PbTe Reference: [http://www.portergeo.com.au/database/mineinfo.asp?mineid=mn1051] Alunite KAl   3 [(OH)   3 |SO   4 ]   2 Reference: [http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1060/PorCu.txt] 'Amphibole Group' Reference: [Lianchang Zhang, Wenjiao Xiao, Kezhang Qin, and Qi Zhang (2006): Mineralium Deposita 41, 188-200.] Amphibole Group var: Uralite Reference: [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-220/DATABASE/lode_deposits.txt] Andalusite Al   2 [O|SiO   4 ] Reference: [Jiuhua Xu, Rufu Ding, Yuling Xie, Changhua Zhong, and Lihua Shan (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Andradite Ca   3 Fe 3+ 2 [SiO   4 ]   3 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] 'Andradite-Grossular Series' Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Anglesite PbSO   4 Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Cook, N.J., Xunrong Long, Jun Deng, and Yusheng Zhai (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 125-156.] Anhydrite CaSO   4 Reference: [http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1060/PorCu.txt] Anhydrokainite KMgClSO   4 Reference: [Xiao Huiliang, Zhou Jiyuan, Wang Henian, Cui Bingfang, and Chen Shizhong (2003): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 22(3), 280-288.] Ankerite Ca(Fe 2+   ,Mg,Mn 2+   )(CO   3 )   2 Reference: [Xiao Huiliang, Zhou Jiyuan, Wang Henian, Cui Bingfang, and Chen Shizhong (2003): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 22(3), 280-288.] Annabergite Ni   3 (AsO   4 )   2 ·8H   2 O Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Anorthite Ca[Al   2 Si   2 O   8 ] Reference: [Feng-Mai Chai, Zhao-Chong Zhang, Jing-Wen Mao, Lian-Hui Dong, Zuo-Heng Zhang, Hui-Shou Ye, Hua Wu, and Xin-Hua Mo (2006): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica [Yanshikuangwuxue Zazhi] 25(1), 1-12.] Anorthite var: Labradorite (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si   2 O   8 ] Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Anorthoclase (Na,K)[AlSi   3 O   8 ] Reference: [Xiao Huiliang, Zhou Jiyuan, Wang Henian, Cui Bingfang, and Chen Shizhong (2003): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 22(3), 280-288.] Antigorite (Mg,Fe 2+   )   3 [(OH)   4 |Si   2 O   5 ] Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] 'Apatite' Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Aragonite CaCO   3 Reference: [Yu, G., Harrison, S.P., and Xue, B. (2001): MPI-BGC Technology Report No. 4, pp. 137-145.] Arsenopyrite FeAsS - (Fe   0.90 Co   0.10 )AsS Reference: [Lianchang Zhang, Wenjiao Xiao, Kezhang Qin, Jinsheng Ji, and Xingke Yang (2004): International Journal of Earth Sciences 93, 224-240.] Ashanite (Nb,Ta,U,Fe,Mn)   4 O   8 Reference: [Zhan Rubo, Tian Huixin, Peng Zhizhong, Ma Zhesheng, Han Fengming, and Jing Zebei (1980): A new mineral - Ashanite, (Nb,Ta,U,Fe,Mn)4O8. Chinese Science Bulletin [Kexue Tongbao] 25(6), 510-514] Aspidolite NaMg   3 [(OH)   2 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry lost Mindat data).] Augite (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe 2+   ,Al,Fe 3+   ,Ti)[(Si,Al)   2 O   6 ] Reference: [Chunzeng Wang, Jinfu Lin, and Kaiqiu Dai (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36(5), 458-464.] Augite var: Soda-Augite Reference: [Zhang, J.X. et al. (2001): Lithos 56, 187-206.] Azurite Cu   3 [OH|CO   3 ]   2 Reference: [Lianchang Zhang, Wenjiao Xiao, Kezhang Qin, Jinsheng Ji, and Xingke Yang (2004): International Journal of Earth Sciences 93, 224-240.] Barroisite ☐[CaNa][Mg   3 AlFe 3+   ][(OH)   2 |AlSi   7 O   22 ] Reference: [Wei Lin and Masaki Enami (2006): Island Arc 15(4), 483-502.] Baryte BaSO   4 Reference: [] 'Bastnäsite' Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] Berthierite FeSb   2 S   4 Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Cook, N.J., Xunrong Long, Jun Deng, and Yusheng Zhai (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 125-156.] Beryl Be   3 Al   2 Si   6 O   18 Reference: [Liu Cong-Qiang, and Hui Zhang (2005): Chemical Geology 214(1/2), 61-77.] Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Dan & Diana Weinrich Minerals Beryl var: Aquamarine Be   3 Al   2 Si   6 O   18 Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Beryl var: Emerald Reference: [Blauwet, D., Quinn, E.P., and Muhlmeister, S. (2005): Gems and Gemology 41, 56–57.] Bilibinskite PbCuAu   3 Te   2 Reference: [Huliang Xiao, Jiyuan Zhou, Henian Wang, Yongguan Dong, Junfeng Ji, and Zhao Yu (2003): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 22(1), 74-82.] Biotite Reference: [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-220/DATABASE/lode_deposits.txt] Biotite var: Titanian Biotite Reference: [Li Zi-Long et al. , Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE, 2004 5(10), pp. 1180-1182.] Bismuth Bi Reference: [Jiuhua Xu, Rufu Ding, Yuling Xie, Changhua Zhong, and Lihua Shan (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Bismuthinite Bi   2 S   3 Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Cook, N.J., Xunrong Long, Jun Deng, and Yusheng Zhai (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 125-156.] Bismutite (BiO)   2 CO   3 Reference: [Mineralog. Zhurnal (1983) 5, 82-86] Bismutomicrolite (Bi,Ca)(Ta,Nb)   2 O   6 (OH) Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Bismutotantalite Bi(Ta,Nb)O   4 Reference: [Anthony, J. W. et al. (1997): Handbook of Mineralogy, Vol. 3, 65] Blödite Na   2 Mg(SO   4 )   2 ·4H   2 O Reference: [Cheng-Lin Liu, Yong-Zhi Chen, Wei-Shi Chen, Peng-Cheng Jaio, Mi-Li Wang, and Shu-De Li (2006): Acta Mineralogica Sinica [Kuangwu Xuebao] 26(1), 93-98.] Bornite Cu   5 FeS   4 Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Jingwen Mao, Sanzhong Li, Zhen Yan, and Qigui Mao (2006): Ore Geology Reviews 28, 308-328.] Brabantite CaTh(PO   4 )   2 Description: According to the Handbook of Mineralogy, the reference lists Brabantite from an undisclosed locality within Xinjiang. However, the associated minerals, especially the hafnian zircone, are only reported from the Koktokay no. 3 pegmatite. Reference: [Wang Xianjue (1978): Kexue Tongbao 23, 743–745 (in Chinese).] Brannerite (U 4+   ,Ca)(Ti,Fe 3+   )   2 O   6 Reference: [Zhou Weixun, Guan Taiyang, Chen Zuyi, Li Jianhong, Fan Liting, and Li Wuwei (2004), In: Recent developments in uranium resources and production with emphasis on in situ leach mining. Int. At. Energ. Agency, IAEA-TECDOC-1396, pp. 25-47.] Brass Cu   3 Zn Reference: [Li, B., Xue, X., and Yi, S. (1989): Geol. Lab. 5(4), 239-241.] Braunite Mn 2+   Mn 3+ 6 [O   8 |SiO   4 ] Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/motuosala-10003742.htm] Brownmillerite Ca   2 (Al,Fe 3+   )   2 O   5 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Pirajno, F., Zuoheng Zang, Fengmei Chai, Hua Wu, Shiping Chen, Linsong Cheng, Jianmin Yang, and Changqing Zhang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] 'Caesium-Biotite' Reference: [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-220/DATABASE/lode_deposits.txt] Calaverite AuTe   2 Reference: [Chen Huayong, Chen Yanjing, and Liu Yulin (2001): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 44(3), 245-255.] Calcite CaCO   3 Reference: [] Cassiterite SnO   2 Reference: [Fuquan Yang, Jingwen Mao, Yitian Wang, Bierlein, F.P., Huishou Ye, Mengwen Li, Caisheng Zhao, and Jinhua Ye (2007): Resource Geology 57(1), 57-75.] Celadonite K(Mg,Fe 2+   )(Fe 3+   ,Al)[(OH)   2 |Si   4 O   10 ] Reference: [Chunzeng Wang, Jinfu Lin, and Kaiqiu Dai (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36(5), 458-464.] Celestine SrSO   4 Reference: [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-220/DATABASE/lode_deposits.txt] Chalcanthite CuSO   4 ·5H   2 O Reference: [http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1060/PorCu.txt] 'Chalcedony' Reference: [Fuquan Yang, Jingwen Mao, Bierlein, F.P., Pirajno, F., Caisheng Zhao, Huishou Ye, and Feng Liu (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 217-234.] 'Chalcedony var: Agate' SiO   2 Reference: [Chunzeng Wang, Jinfu Lin, and Kaiqiu Dai (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36(5), 458-464.] Chalcocite Cu   2 S Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Jingwen Mao, Sanzhong Li, Zhen Yan, and Qigui Mao (2006): Ore Geology Reviews 28, 308-328.] Chalcopyrite CuFeS   2 Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Chlorargyrite AgCl Reference: [Wei Zhai, Xiaoming Sun, Weidong Sun, Liwei Su, Xiaoping He and Youliang Wu (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).] 'Chlorite Group' Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Chloroxiphite Pb   3 CuO   2 Cl   2 (OH)   2 Reference: [http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1060/PorCu.txt] Chromite FeCr   2 O   4 Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Chrysoberyl BeAl   2 O   4 Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Chrysocolla (Cu,Al)   2 H   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 ·nH   2 O Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] 'Chrysolite' Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Chrysotile Mg   3 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Cinnabar HgS Reference: [Fuquan Yang, Jingwen Mao, Bierlein, F.P., Pirajno, F., Caisheng Zhao, Huishou Ye, and Feng Liu (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 217-234.] Clausthalite PbSe Reference: [Wei Zhai, Xiaoming Sun, Weidong Sun, Liwei Su, Xiaoping He and Youliang Wu (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).] Clinobisvanite BiVO   4 Reference: [Mineralog. Zhurnal (1983) 5, 82-86] Koktokay (Keketuohai) Pegmatite field, Fuyun Co., Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Pavel M. Kartashov Clinochlore var: Chromian Clinochlore Mg   5 (Al,Cr)   2 Si   3 O   10 (OH)   8 Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Clinozoisite {Ca   2 }{Al   3 }[O|OH|SiO   4 |Si   2 O   7 ] Reference: [Jun Gao and Klemd, R. (2001): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 142(1), 1-14.] 'Coal' Reference: [IAEA Technical Document 1396 (2004), pp. 59-68.] Cobaltite CoAsS Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Coesite SiO   2 Reference: [Zhang Anda, Liu Liang, Sun Yong, Chen Danling, Wang Yan, and Luo Jinhai (2004): Chinese Science Bulletin 49(23), 2527-2532.] Coffinite (U,Th)[(OH)   4x |(SiO   4 )   1-x ] Reference: [http://www.paper.edu.cn/en/paper.php?serial_number=200512-392] Columbite (Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)   2 O   6 Reference: [http://www.chinamining.org/Facts/2006-10-10/1160464384d1491.html] Columbite-(Mn) (Mn,Fe)(Nb,Ta)   2 O   6 Description: anhedral-subhedral crystals 150-500 micrometer in zones 2 and 4 Reference: [Zhang et al. 2004, Min. Mag. Vol 68, pp. 739-756.] 'Columbite-Tantalite' Reference: [Ma Zhesheng, Shi Nicheng, and Ye Danian (2005): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 48(5), 635-646.] Copper Cu Reference: [China Shenzhou Mining & Resources Inc., US SEC 8-K Report, Sep 15, 2006.] Coquimbite Fe   2 (SO   4 )   3 ·9H   2 O Reference: [www.xj305.gov.cn/zy/33.doc] Cordierite (Mg,Fe)   2 Al   4 Si   5 O   18 Reference: [Li Zi-Long et al. , Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE, 2004 5(10), pp. 1180-1182.] Corundum Al   2 O   3 Reference: [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-220/DATABASE/lode_deposits.txt] Covellite CuS Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Crossite Reference: [Gao Jiu, Klemd, R., Zhang Lifei, Wang Su, and Xiao Xiong (1999): Journal of Metamorphic Geology 17(6), 621-636.] Cubanite CuFe   2 S   3 Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Jingwen Mao, Sanzhong Li, Zhen Yan, and Qigui Mao (2006): Ore Geology Reviews 28, 308-328.] Cummingtonite [ ][Mg   2 ][Mg   5 ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Reference: [Zhaochong Zhang, Kusky, T., Jingwen Mao, Li Zhao, Shenghao Yan, Bailin Chen, Gang Zhou, and Fengmei Chai (2008): Journal of Geology 116(2).] Cuprite Cu   2 O Reference: [China Shenzhou Mining & Resources Inc., US SEC 8-K Report, Sep 15, 2006.] Cuprocopiapite CuFe   4 (SO   4 )   6 (OH)   2 ·20H   2 O Reference: [Ying-Xia Xu, Ke-Zhang Qin, Kui-Shou Ding, Yu Miao, Tong-Hui Fang, Xing-Wang Xu, and He Sun (2007): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 26(1), 58-69.] Deerite (Fe,Mn)   6 (Fe,Al)   3 Si   6 O   20 (OH)   5 Reference: [Lifei Zhang, Wenbo Jiang, Chunjing Wei, and Shenbao Dong (1999): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 42 (3), 233-239.] Diaspore AlO(OH) Reference: [Xiao Long, Hayward, N., Begg, G., Fu Minlu, Wang Fangzheng, and Pirajno, F. (2005): Ore Geology Reviews 26(1/2), 17-37.] Dickite Al   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 Reference: [Xiao Long, Hayward, N., Begg, G., Fu Minlu, Wang Fangzheng, and Pirajno, F. (2005): Ore Geology Reviews 26(1/2), 17-37.] Digenite Cu   9 S   5 Reference: [http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1060/PorCu.txt] Diopside CaMg[Si   2 O   6 ] Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Kunlun Mts (Kunlun Shan), Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © 2003 John H. Betts Diopside var: Chromian Diopside (Ca,Cr)MgSi   2 O   6 Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Dolomite CaMg(CO   3 )   2 Reference: [http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1060/PorCu.txt] Dolomite var: Ferroan Dolomite Reference: [Xiao Huiliang, Zhou Jiyuan, Wang Henian, Cui Bingfang, and Chen Shizhong (2003): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 22(3), 280-288.] Elbaite [Na][(Li,Al)   3 ][Al   6 ][(OH)   3 |OH|(BO   3 )   3 |Si   6 O   18 ] Reference: [American Mineralogist: 91: 729-739.] Aletai (Altay) Co., Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © fabreminerals.com Enstatite Mg   2 [SiO   3 ]   2 Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Enstatite var: Bronzite (Mg,Fe 2+   )   2 [SiO   3 ]   2 Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Epidote {Ca   2 }{Al   2 Fe 3+   }[O|OH|SiO   4 |Si   2 O   7 ] Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Koktokay No. 3 (Altay No. 3) pegmatite, Altay Mine, Koktokay (Keketuohai) Pegmatite field, Fuyun Co., Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Michael C. Roarke Ertixiite (TL) Na   2 Si   4 O   9 Type Locality: Koktokay No. 3 (Altay No. 3) pegmatite, Altay Mine, Koktokay (Keketuohai) Pegmatite field, Fuyun Co., Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China Reference: [Zhang Rubo, Han Fengming, and Du Chongliang (1985): Geochemistry [China] 4(2), 192-95. ] Erythrite Co   3 (AsO   4 )   2 ·8H   2 O Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Eucryptite LiAl[SiO   4 ] Reference: [Huanzhang Lu, Zhonggang Wang, and Yuansheng Li (1997): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 16(1), 43-52.] 'Feldspar Group' Reference: [Jiuhua Xu, Rufu Ding, Yuling Xie, Changhua Zhong, and Lihua Shan (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Ferricopiapite Fe   5 (SO   4 )   6 O(OH)·20H   2 O Reference: [Ying-Xia Xu, Ke-Zhang Qin, Kui-Shou Ding, Yu Miao, Tong-Hui Fang, Xing-Wang Xu, and He Sun (2007): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 26(1), 58-69.] Ferrimolybdite Fe   2 [MoO   4 ]   3 · nH   2 O Reference: [Lianchang Zhang, Wenjiao Xiao, Kezhang Qin, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2004): Mineralium Deposita 39(8), 960-969.] Ferrisicklerite (Fe 3+   ,LiMn 2+   )[PO   4 ] Reference: [Zhiguo Liu, Dawei Dong, Milan Liu,Yu Sui, Wenhui Su, Zhengnan Qian, and Zhe Li (2005): Hyperfine Interactions 163(1-4), 13-27.] Ferroglaucophane [ ][Na   2 ][Fe 2+ 3 Al   2 ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Reference: [Gao Jiu, Klemd, R., Zhang Lifei, Wang Su, and Xiao Xiong (1999): Journal of Metamorphic Geology 17(6), 621-636.] Fibroferrite Fe 3+   [OH|SO   4 ] · 5H   2 O Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Cook, N.J., Xunrong Long, Jun Deng, and Yusheng Zhai (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 125-156.] Fillowite var: Mg-Fillowite Na   2 Ca(Mn 2+ 4 Mg   2 Fe 2+   )   7 [PO   4 ]   6 Reference: [Ma Zhesheng, Shi Nicheng, and Ye Danian (2005): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 48(5), 635-646.] Fluorite CaF   2 Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Artaishan, Nanjiang, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Van Heghe Photo Foitite [ ][Fe 2+ 2 (Al,Fe 3+   )][Al   6 ][(OH)   3 |OH|(BO   3 )   3 |Si   6 O   18 ] Reference: [Zhang AC, Wang Ru, Hu H, Chen XM (2004) Occurrences of foitite and rossmanite from the Koktokay No. 3 pegmatite dyke, Altai, Northwestern China: A record of hydrothermal fluids. Canadian Mineralogist, 42, 873-883.] Freibergite (Ag   4+2x Cu   2-2x )[(Cu, Ag)   4 (Fe, Zn)   2 ]Sb   4 S   12 S   1-x (0 < x < 1) Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Cook, N.J., Xunrong Long, Jun Deng, and Yusheng Zhai (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 125-156.] Galena PbS Reference: [] Galenobismutite PbBi   2 S   4 Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Cook, N.J., Xunrong Long, Jun Deng, and Yusheng Zhai (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 125-156.] 'Garnet Group' X   3 Z   2 (TO   4 )   3 (X = Ca, Fe, etc·, Z = Al, Cr, etc·, T = Si, As, V) Reference: [Jiuhua Xu, Rufu Ding, Yuling Xie, Changhua Zhong, and Lihua Shan (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Koktokay No. 3 (Altay No. 3) pegmatite, Altay Mine, Koktokay (Keketuohai) Pegmatite field, Fuyun Co., Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Karl Volkman Gersdorffite NiAsS Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Gersdorffite var: Cobaltoan Gersdorffite (Ni,Co)AsS Reference: [Kui-Shou Ding, Ke-Zhang Qin, Ying-Xia Xu, He Sun, Xing-Wang Xu, Dong-Mei Tang, Qian Mao, and Yu-Guang Ma (2007): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 26(1), 109-119.] Gibbsite Al(OH)   3 Reference: [Xiao Long, Hayward, N., Begg, G., Fu Minlu, Wang Fangzheng, and Pirajno, F. (2005): Ore Geology Reviews 26(1/2), 17-37.] Glauberite Na   2 Ca(SO   4 )   2 Reference: [Xin-Lu Gu, Zheng-Hong Zhao, Qin-Hai Li, Zhi-Yong Chang, De-Bin Chen, and Yi-Xin Li (2003): Hydrogeology & Engineering Geology [Shuiwen Dizhi Gongcheng Dizhi] 30(2), 32-36.] Glaucophane [ ][Na   2 ][Mg   3 Al   2 ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Reference: [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-220/DATABASE/lode_deposits.txt] Glaucophane var: Li-rich Glaucophane Reference: [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-220/DATABASE/lode_deposits.txt] Goethite α-Fe 3+   O(OH) Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Gold Au Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Gold var: Electrum (Au, Ag) Reference: [Jiuhua Xu, Rufu Ding, Yuling Xie, Changhua Zhong, and Lihua Shan (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Graphite C Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Sujiquan graphite ore field, Qitai (Gucheng; Guqung) Co., Changji (Sanji) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © John A. Jaszczak Grossular var: Chromian Grossular Ca   3 (Al,Cr 3+   )   2 [SiO   4 ]   3 Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Gypsum Ca[SO   4 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [Wang Mili, Pu Qingyu, Liu Chenglin, and Chen Yongzhi (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(2), 273-278.] Fuyun Co., Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Christian Bracke Halite NaCl Reference: [Xin-Lu Gu, Zheng-Hong Zhao, Qin-Hai Li, Zhi-Yong Chang, De-Bin Chen, and Yi-Xin Li (2003): Hydrogeology & Engineering Geology [Shuiwen Dizhi Gongcheng Dizhi] 30(2), 32-36.] Halloysite Al   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 Reference: [Yang, K., Lian, C., Huntington, J.F., Peng, Q., and Wang, Q. (2005): Mineralium Deposita 40, 324-336] Hausmannite MnMn   2 O   4 Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/motuosala-10003742.htm] Heazlewoodite Ni   3 S   2 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Hedenbergite CaFe 2+   [Si   2 O   6 ] Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Hematite Fe   2 O   3 Reference: [Jiuhua Xu, Rufu Ding, Yuling Xie, Changhua Zhong, and Lihua Shan (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Hematite var: Specularite Reference: [Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 139-169.] Hercynite var: Picotite (Fe,Mg)(Al,Cr)   2 O   4 Reference: [C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry lost Mindat data).] Hessite Ag   2 Te Reference: [Lianchang Zhang, Wenjiao Xiao, Kezhang Qin, and Qi Zhang (2006): Mineralium Deposita 41, 188-200.] Holmquistite ? ☐[Li   2 ][Mg   3 Al   2 ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Description: (One analyzed "holmquistite" specimen turned out to be tourmaline.) Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Koktokay (Keketuohai) Pegmatite field, Fuyun Co., Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © JSS 'Hornblende' Reference: [Jiuhua Xu, Rufu Ding, Yuling Xie, Changhua Zhong, and Lihua Shan (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Hydrobiotite Reference: [Huliang Xiao, Jiyuan Zhou, Henian Wang, Yongguan Dong, Junfeng Ji, and Zhao Yu (2003): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 22(1), 74-82.] Hydromagnesite Mg   5 [(CO   3 )   4 (OH)   2 ] · 4H   2 O Reference: [Xiao Huiliang, Zhou Jiyuan, Wang Henian, Cui Bingfang, and Chen Shizhong (2003): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 22(3), 280-288.] 'Hydromuscovite' Reference: [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-220/DATABASE/lode_deposits.txt] Hypersthene (Fe,Mg)SiO   3 Reference: [Zhaochong Zhang, Kusky, T., Jingwen Mao, Li Zhao, Shenghao Yan, Bailin Chen, Gang Zhou, and Fengmei Chai (2008): Journal of Geology 116(2).] Illite K   0.65 A   2.0 [][Al   0.65 Si,   3.35 O   10 ](OH)   2 Reference: [http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1060/PorCu.txt] Ilmenite Fe 2+   TiO   3 Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Ilvaite CaFe 2+ 2 Fe 3+   [O|OH|Si   2 O   7 ] Reference: [Lifei Zhang, Wenbo Jiang, Chunjing Wei, and Shenbao Dong (1999): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 42 (3), 233-239.] Ishikawaite U 4+   Fe 2+   Nb   2 O   8 Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Ixiolite (Ta,Nb,Sn,Fe,Mn)   4 O   8 Reference: [AmMin 84:688] Jadeite Na(Al,Fe 3+   )[Si   2 O   6 ] Reference: [Wei Lin and Masaki Enami (2006): Island Arc 15(4), 483-502.] Jamesonite Pb   4 FeSb   6 S   14 Reference: [Fuquan Yang, Jingwen Mao, Yitian Wang, Bierlein, F.P., Huishou Ye, Mengwen Li, Caisheng Zhao, and Jinhua Ye (2007): Resource Geology 57(1), 57-75.] Jarosite KFe 3+     3 [(OH)   3 |SO   4 ]   2 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Kaolinite Al   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 Reference: [Fuquan Yang, Jingwen Mao, Bierlein, F.P., Pirajno, F., Caisheng Zhao, Huishou Ye, and Feng Liu (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 217-234.] 'K Feldspar' Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Jingwen Mao, Sanzhong Li, Zhen Yan, and Qigui Mao (2006): Ore Geology Reviews 28, 308-328.] Krausite KFe(SO   4 )   2 ·H   2 O Reference: [Xu Ying-xia, Ding Kui-shou, Qin Ke-zhang, Miao Yu, Fang Tong-hui, Xu Xing-wang, and Sun He (2006): Geology in China 33(3), 605-616.] Kröhnkite Na   2 Cu(SO   4 )   2 ·2H   2 O Reference: [www.xj305.gov.cn/zy/33.doc] Kyanite Al   2 [O|SiO   4 ] Reference: [Zhang Anda, Liu Liang, Sun Yong, Chen Danling, Wang Yan, and Luo Jinhai (2004): Chinese Science Bulletin 49(23), 2527-2532.] Laumontite CaAl   2 Si   4 O   12 ·4H   2 O Reference: [Lianchang Zhang, Wenjiao Xiao, Kezhang Qin, and Qi Zhang (2006): Mineralium Deposita 41, 188-200.] Lepidocrocite γ-Fe 3+   O(OH) Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Cook, N.J., Xunrong Long, Jun Deng, and Yusheng Zhai (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 125-156.] Lepidolite Reference: [Wang, R.C., Hu, H., Zhang, A.C., Fontan, F., de Parseval, P., and Jiang, S.Y. (2007): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 153, 355-367.] Leucoxene Reference: [Xiao Huiliang, Zhou Jiyuan, Wang Henian, Cui Bingfang, and Chen Shizhong (2003): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 22(3), 280-288.] Limonite FeO(OH)·nH   2 O Reference: [Jiuhua Xu, Rufu Ding, Yuling Xie, Changhua Zhong, and Lihua Shan (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Lizardite Mg   3 [(OH)   4 |Si   2 O   5 ] Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Löweite Na   12 Mg   7 (SO   4 )   13 Reference: [Wang Mili, Pu Qingyu, Liu Chenglin, and Chen Yongzhi (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(2), 273-278.] Mackinawite (Fe,Ni)   9 S   8 Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Magnesiohornblende ☐[Ca   2 ][Mg   4 Al][(OH)   2 |AlSi   7 O   22 ] Reference: [Fengmai Chai, Zhaochong Zhang, Jingwen Mao, Lianhui Dong, Zuoheng Zhang, and Hua Wu (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Magnesite MgCO   3 Reference: [Wang Mili, Pu Qingyu, Liu Chenglin, and Chen Yongzhi (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(2), 273-278.] Magnetite Fe 2+   Fe 3+ 2 O   4 Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Magnetite var: Titaniferous Magnetite Fe 2+   (Fe 3+   ,Ti)   2 O   4 Reference: [Zuoheng Zhang, Jingwen Mao, Andao Du, Pirajno, F., Zhiliang Wang, Fengmei Chai, Zhaochong Zhang, and Jianmin Yang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, in press.] Malachite Cu   2 [(OH)   2 |CO   3 ] Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Marcasite FeS   2 Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Melanterite FeSO   4 ·7H   2 O Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] 'Melnikovite' Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Cook, N.J., Xunrong Long, Jun Deng, and Yusheng Zhai (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 125-156.] Melonite NiTe   2 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Pirajno, F., Zuoheng Zang, Fengmei Chai, Hua Wu, Shiping Chen, Linsong Cheng, Jianmin Yang, and Changqing Zhang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Merenskyite (Pd,Pt)(Te,Bi)   2 Reference: [Zuoheng Zhang, Jingwen Mao, Andao Du, Pirajno, F., Zhiliang Wang, Fengmei Chai, Zhaochong Zhang, and Jianmin Yang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, in press.] Metasideronatrite Na   4 Fe   2 (SO   4 )   4 (OH)   2 ·2H   2 O Reference: [www.xj305.gov.cn/zy/33.doc] Michenerite PdBiTe Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Microcline K[AlSi   3 O   8 ] Reference: [American Mineralogist: 91: 729-739.] Microcline var: Amazonite Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Microlite (Ca,Na)   2 Ta   2 O   6 (O,OH,F) Reference: [AmMin 85:1324] Millerite NiS Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Minium Pb   3 O   4 Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data] Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Pavel M. Kartashov Mirabilite Na   2 SO   4 ·10H   2 O Reference: [Wei Dongyan, Liu Zhermin, Deng Xiaoling, and Xu Shaokang (1992): Proceedings of the 29th International Geological Congress (Kyoto, August 24 - September 3, 1992).] Modderite (Co,Fe)As Reference: [Xu Yong and Zhu Xinyou (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(3), 540-543.] Molybdenite MoS   2 Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] 'Monazite' Reference: [http://www.paper.edu.cn/en/paper.php?serial_number=200512-392] Montebrasite LiAl[(OH,F)|PO   4 ] Reference: [Huanzhang Lu, Zhonggang Wang, and Yuansheng Li (1997): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 16(1), 43-52.] Montmorillonite (Na,Ca)   0.33 (Al,Mg)   2 Si   4 O   10 (OH)   2 ·nH   2 O Reference: [Yang, K., Lian, C., Huntington, J.F., Peng, Q., and Wang, Q. (2005): Mineralium Deposita 40, 324-336] Muscovite KAl   2 [(OH)   2 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Muscovite var: Fuchsite K(Al,Cr)   3 Si   3 O   10 (OH)   2 Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Muscovite var: Lithian Muscovite Reference: [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-220/DATABASE/lode_deposits.txt] Natrobistantite (TL) (Na,Cs)Bi(Ta,Nb,Sb)   4 O   12 Type Locality: Koktokay (Keketuohai) Pegmatite field, Fuyun Co., Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China Reference: [A. V. Voloshin, Y. A. Pakhomovskii, V. I. Stepanov, and E N. Tyusheva. (1983): Mineralogicheskii Zhurnal 5(2), 82-86.] Koktokay (Keketuohai) Pegmatite field, Fuyun Co., Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Pavel M. Kartashov Naumannite Ag   2 Se Reference: [Wei Zhai, Xiaoming Sun, Weidong Sun, Liwei Su, Xiaoping He and Youliang Wu (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).] Nickeline NiAs Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Niggliite PtSn Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] 'Olivine' (Mg,Fe 2+   )   2 [SiO   4 ] Reference: [C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry lost Mindat data).] Omphacite (Ca,Na)(Mg,Al)[Si   2 O   6 ] Reference: [Zhang, J.X. et al. (2001): Lithos 56, 187-206.] Opal SiO   2 ·nH   2 O Reference: [Lianchang Zhang, Wenjiao Xiao, Kezhang Qin, Jinsheng Ji, and Xingke Yang (2004): International Journal of Earth Sciences 93, 224-240.] 'Orthopyroxene Subgroup' Description: High Mg (XMg = 0.61-0.65) Al (0.355-0.398) orthopyroxene. Reference: [Li Zi-Long et al. , Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE, 2004 5(10), pp. 1180-1182.] Parabutlerite Fe 3+   [OH|SO   4 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [Xu Ying-xia, Ding Kui-shou, Qin Ke-zhang, Miao Yu, Fang Tong-hui, Xu Xing-wang, and Sun He (2006): Geology in China 33(3), 605-616.] Paracoquimbite Fe   2 (SO   4 )   3 ·9H   2 O Reference: [www.xj305.gov.cn/zy/33.doc] Paragonite NaAl   2 [(OH)   2 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [Wei Lin and Masaki Enami (2006): Island Arc 15(4), 483-502.] Pargasite [Na][Ca   2 ][Mg   4 Al][(OH)   2 |Al   2 Si   6 O   22 ] Reference: [Wei Lin and Masaki Enami (2006): Island Arc 15(4), 483-502.] Pentlandite (Fe,Ni)   9 S   8 Reference: [Zhaochong Zhang, Kusky, T., Jingwen Mao, Li Zhao, Shenghao Yan, Bailin Chen, Gang Zhou, and Fengmei Chai (2008): Journal of Geology 116(2).] 'Perthite' Reference: [Zhang Anda, Liu Liang, Sun Yong, Chen Danling, Wang Yan, and Luo Jinhai (2004): Chinese Science Bulletin 49(23), 2527-2532.] Petalite LiAlSi   4 O   10 Reference: [Huanzhang Lu, Zhonggang Wang, and Yuansheng Li (1997): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 16(1), 43-52.] Petzite Ag   3 AuTe   2 Reference: [http://www.portergeo.com.au/database/mineinfo.asp?mineid=mn1051] Phenakite Be   2 [SiO   4 ] Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Phengite Reference: [Lifei Zhang, Jun Gao, Ekebair, S., and Zongxiu Wang (2001): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 44(1), 85-96.] Phlogopite KMg   3 [(OH,F)   2 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry lost Mindat data).] Pilsenite Bi   4 Te   3 Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy] Pollucite (Cs,Na)   2 [Al   2 Si   4 O   12 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Polybasite [(Ag,Cu)   6 (Sb,As)   2 S   7 ][Ag   9 CuS   4 ] Reference: [Wei Zhai, Xiaoming Sun, Weidong Sun, Liwei Su, Xiaoping He and Youliang Wu (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).] Polydymite Ni 2+   Ni 3+ 2 S   4 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Pirajno, F., Zuoheng Zang, Fengmei Chai, Hua Wu, Shiping Chen, Linsong Cheng, Jianmin Yang, and Changqing Zhang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Polyhalite K   2 Ca   2 Mg(SO   4 )   4 ·2H   2 O Reference: [Wang Mili, Pu Qingyu, Liu Chenglin, and Chen Yongzhi (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(2), 273-278.] Polylithionite KLi   2 Al[(F,OH)   2 |Si   4 O   10 ] Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Polylithionite var: Cs-bearing Polylithionite (K,Cs)Li   2 Al[(F,OH)   2 |Si   4 O   10 ] Reference: [Wang, R.C., Hu, H., Zhang, A.C., Fontan, F., de Parseval, P., and Jiang, S.Y. (2007): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 153(3), 355-367.] 'Psilomelane' Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Purpurite (Mn 3+   ,Fe 3+   )[PO   4 ] Reference: [Zhiguo Liu, Dawei Dong, Milan Liu,Yu Sui, Wenhui Su, Zhengnan Qian, and Zhe Li (2005): Hyperfine Interactions 163(1-4), 13-27.] Pyrargyrite Ag   3 SbS   3 Reference: [Wei Zhai, Xiaoming Sun, Weidong Sun, Liwei Su, Xiaoping He and Youliang Wu (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).] Pyrite FeS   2 Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Pyrite var: Cobaltoan Pyrite (Fe,Co)S   2 Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Jingwen Mao, Jianmin Yang, Zhiliang Wang, Zhen Yan, and Qigui Mao (2006): Ore Geology Reviews 29, 77-94.] Pyrochlore (Ca,Na)   2 Nb   2 O   6 (OH,F) Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] Pyrope Mg   3 Al   2 [SiO   4 ]   3 Reference: [Zhang, J.X. et al. (2001): Lithos 56, 187-206.] Eclogite outcrops, Jianggalesayi area, Qiemo (Qerqen; Cherchen) Co., Bayin'gholin (Bayingolin; Bayinguoleng) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Rob Lavinsky Pyrophyllite Al   2 Si   4 O   10 (OH)   2 Reference: [Fuquan Yang, Jingwen Mao, Bierlein, F.P., Pirajno, F., Caisheng Zhao, Huishou Ye, and Feng Liu (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 217-234.] 'Pyroxene Group' Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Jingwen Mao, Sanzhong Li, Zhen Yan, and Qigui Mao (2006): Ore Geology Reviews 28, 308-328.] Pyrrhotite Fe   7 S   8 , (-4M), also given as Fe   1-x S (x = 0 - 0.2) Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Qingheiite (TL) NaMn 3+   Mg(Al,Fe 3+   )[PO   4 ]   3 Type Locality: Unnamed pegmatite occurrence, Qinghe (Qinggil; Chinggil) Co., Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China Reference: [Yu Tinggao, Ma Zhesheng, Wang Wenying, and Wu Mo (1983): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 3(3), 161-68; Ma Zhesheng, Shi Nicheng, and Ye Danian (2005): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 48(5), 635-646.] Quartz SiO   2 Reference: [] Quartz var: Jasper Reference: [Chen Huayong, Chen Yanjing, and Liu Yulin (2001): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 44(3), 245-255.] Retgersite NiSO   4 ·6H   2 O Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Wenjun Qu, and Andao Du (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 452-468.] Rhodochrosite MnCO   3 Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/motuosala-10003742.htm] Rhomboclase (H   5 O   2 )Fe 3+   (SO   4 )   2 ·2H   2 O Reference: [Xu Ying-xia, Ding Kui-shou, Qin Ke-zhang, Miao Yu, Fang Tong-hui, Xu Xing-wang, and Sun He (2006): Geology in China 33(3), 605-616.] Rickardite Cu   7 Te   5 Reference: [http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1060/PorCu.txt] Riebeckite [ ][Na   2 ][Fe 2+ 3 Fe 3+ 2 ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Reference: [Lifei Zhang, Wenbo Jiang, Chunjing Wei, and Shenbao Dong (1999): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 42 (3), 233-239.] Rossmanite [ ][LiAl   2 ][Al   6 ][(OH)   3 |OH|(BO   3 )   3 |Si   6 O   18 ] Reference: [Zhang AC, Wang Ru, Hu H, Chen XM (2004) Occurrences of foitite and rossmanite from the Koktokay No. 3 pegmatite dyke, Altai, Northwestern China: A record of hydrothermal fluids. Canadian Mineralogist, 42, 873-883.] Rucklidgeite (Bi,Pb)   3 Te   4 Reference: [http://www.portergeo.com.au/database/mineinfo.asp?mineid=mn1051] Rutile TiO   2 Reference: [Zhang, J.X. et al. (2001): Lithos 56, 187-206.] Samarskite-(Y) (Y,Fe 3+   ,Fe 2+   ,U,Th,Ca)   2 (Nb,Ta)   2 O   8 Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] 'Saussurite' Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] 'Scapolite' Reference: [Xiao Huiliang, Zhou Jiyuan, Wang Henian, Cui Bingfang, and Chen Shizhong (2003): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 22(3), 280-288.] Daftar (Dabdar), Tashiku'ergan (Taxkorgan; Tashqurqan) Co., Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Rob Lavinsky Scheelite Ca[WO   4 ] Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Scorodite Fe 3+   AsO   4 ·2H   2 O Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Cook, N.J., Xunrong Long, Jun Deng, and Yusheng Zhai (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 125-156.] 'Sericite' Reference: [] 'Serpentine Group' D   2 [Si   2 O   5 ](OH)4 + or - nH   2 O Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] 'Serpentine Group var: Bastite' Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Sicklerite (LiMn 2+   ,Fe 3+   )[PO   4 ] Reference: [Zhang Rubo (1981): Chinese Science Bulletin 26(4).] Siderite FeCO   3 Reference: [Fuquan Yang, Jingwen Mao, Yitian Wang, Bierlein, F.P., Huishou Ye, Mengwen Li, Caisheng Zhao, and Jinhua Ye (2007): Resource Geology 57(1), 57-75.] Siegenite from CoNi   2 S   4 to NiCo   2 S   4 Reference: [Zuoheng Zhang, Jingwen Mao, Andao Du, Pirajno, F., Zhiliang Wang, Fengmei Chai, Zhaochong Zhang, and Jianmin Yang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, in press.] Sillimanite Al   2 [O|SiO   4 ] Reference: [Jiuhua Xu, Rufu Ding, Yuling Xie, Changhua Zhong, and Lihua Shan (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Silver Ag Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Silver var: Küstelite Reference: [Chen Shizhong, Zhou Jiyuan, Gu Lianxing, Cui Bingfang, and Xiao Huiliang (2001): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 20(2), 130-137.] Skutterudite (Co,Fe,Ni)As   2-3 Reference: [Zuoheng Zhang, Jingwen Mao, Andao Du, Pirajno, F., Zhiliang Wang, Fengmei Chai, Zhaochong Zhang, and Jianmin Yang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, in press.] 'Smectite Group' A   0.3 D   2-3 [T   4 O   10 ]Z   2 ·nH   2 O Reference: [Xiao Long, Hayward, N., Begg, G., Fu Minlu, Wang Fangzheng, and Pirajno, F. (2005): Ore Geology Reviews 26(1/2), 17-37.] Sperrylite PtAs   2 Reference: [Zuoheng Zhang, Jingwen Mao, Andao Du, Pirajno, F., Zhiliang Wang, Fengmei Chai, Zhaochong Zhang, and Jianmin Yang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, in press.] Spessartine Mn 2+ 3 Al   2 [SiO   4 ]   3 Reference: [Liu Cong-Qiang, and Hui Zhang (2005): Chemical Geology 214(1/2), 61-77.] Sphalerite (Zn,Fe 2+   )S Reference: [] Sphalerite var: Marmatite (Zn,Fe)S Reference: [Lianchang Zhang, Wenjiao Xiao, Kezhang Qin, Jinsheng Ji, and Xingke Yang (2004): International Journal of Earth Sciences 93, 224-240.] Spinel MgAl   2 O   4 Reference: [Li Zi-Long et al. , Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE, 2004 5(10), pp. 1180-1182.] Spinel var: Chromspinel Mg(Al,Cr 3+   )   2 O   4 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Pirajno, F., Zuoheng Zang, Fengmei Chai, Hua Wu, Shiping Chen, Linsong Cheng, Jianmin Yang, and Changqing Zhang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Spodumene LiAl[Si   2 O   6 ] Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Spodumene var: Hiddenite Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Staurolite (Fe 2+   ,Mg,Zn)   1.5-2 Al   9 [O   6 |(OH,O)   2 |(SiO   4 )   4 ] Reference: [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-220/DATABASE/lode_deposits.txt] Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China   Stibnite Sb   2 S   3 Reference: [Fuquan Yang, Jingwen Mao, Yitian Wang, Bierlein, F.P., Huishou Ye, Mengwen Li, Caisheng Zhao, and Jinhua Ye (2007): Resource Geology 57(1), 57-75.] Stilpnomelane (K,Ca,Na)(Fe 2+   ,Mg,Al,Fe 3+   )   8 (Si,Al)   12 (O,OH)   36 · nH   2 O Reference: [Lifei Zhang, Wenbo Jiang, Chunjing Wei, and Shenbao Dong (1999): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 42 (3), 233-239.] Sylvite KCl Reference: [http://english.people.com.cn/english/200012/25/eng20001225_58760.html] Szaibélyite Mg   2 [(OH)(B   2 O   4 (OH))] Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Szomolnokite FeSO   4 ·H   2 O Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Talc Mg   3 Si   4 O   10 (OH)   2 Reference: [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of03-220/DATABASE/lode_deposits.txt] Tantalite (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)   2 O   6 Reference: [http://www.chinamining.org/Facts/2006-10-10/1160464384d1491.html] Tantalite-(Mn) MnTa   2 O   6 Description: in zones 2, 5, 6 and 7. Crystals from zone 5 tabular up to 2.5 cm. Reference: [Zhang et al. 2004, Min. Mag. Vol 68, pp. 739-756.] Koktokay (Keketuohai) Pegmatite field, Fuyun Co., Aletai (Altay) Prefecture, Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Rob Lavinsky Tapiolite-(Fe) (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)   2 O   6 Reference: [Zhang et al. 2004, Min. Mag. Vol 68, pp. 739-756.] Taramite Na[CaNa][Fe 2+ 3 AlFe 3+   ][(OH)   2 |Al   2 Si   6 O   22 ] Reference: [Wei Lin and Masaki Enami (2006): Island Arc 15(4), 483-502.] Tellurobismuthite Bi   2 Te   3 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Pirajno, F., Zuoheng Zang, Fengmei Chai, Hua Wu, Shiping Chen, Linsong Cheng, Jianmin Yang, and Changqing Zhang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] Tennantite (Cu,Ag,Fe,Zn)   12 As   4 S   13 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Tennantite var: Zincian Tennantite Reference: [Deng-Hong Wang, Yu-Chuan Chen, Qing-Tong Te, and Yi-Lin Liu (1998): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica [Yanshikuangwuxue Zazhi] 17(1), 74-80.] Tetra-auricupride (TL) AuCu Type Locality: Sardala, Manasi (Manas; Marneshi), Manasi (Manas) Co., Changji (Sanji) Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China Reference: [Chen Keqiao, Yu Tinggao, Zhang Yongge, and Peng Zhizhong (1982): Scientia Geologica 1982(1), 111-116.] Tetradymite Bi   2 Te   2 S Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Tetrahedrite (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)   12 Sb   4 S   13 Reference: [] Tietaiyangite Fe 3+ 4 Fe 2+   TiO   9 Reference: [AmMin 85:1324] TiO2 II TiO   2 Reference: [Zhang, J.X. et al. (2001): Lithos 56, 187-206.] Titanite CaTi[O|SiO   4 ] Reference: [Zhaochong Zhang, Kusky, T., Jingwen Mao, Li Zhao, Shenghao Yan, Bailin Chen, Gang Zhou, and Fengmei Chai (2008): Journal of Geology 116(2).] Tongxinite Cu   2 Zn Reference: [Lang, Z., Shi, B., and Li, T. (1990): Xinjiang Geology 8(3), 244-252.] Topaz Al   2 [(F,OH)   2 |SiO   4 ] Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] 'Tourmaline' Reference: [Donald Doell specimen (analyzed; originally labelled \"holmquistite\")] Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Tony Peterson Tremolite ☐[Ca   2 ][Mg   5 ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Trilithionite K(Li,Al)   3 [(F,OH)   2 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [Wang, R.C., Hu, H., Zhang, A.C., Fontan, F., de Parseval, P., and Jiang, S.Y. (2007): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 153, 355-367.] Triphylite LiFe 2+   [PO   4 ] Reference: [Zhiguo Liu, Dawei Dong, Milan Liu,Yu Sui, Wenhui Su, Zhengnan Qian, and Zhe Li (2005): Hyperfine Interactions 163(1-4), 13-27.] Troilite FeS Reference: [Kui-Shou Ding, Ke-Zhang Qin, Ying-Xia Xu, He Sun, Xing-Wang Xu, Dong-Mei Tang, Qian Mao, and Yu-Guang Ma (2007): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 26(1), 109-119.] Tungstite WO   3 ·H   2 O Reference: [Huliang Xiao, Jiyuan Zhou, Henian Wang, Yongguan Dong, Junfeng Ji, and Zhao Yu (2003): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 22(1), 74-82.] Ullmannite NiSbS Reference: [Zuoheng Zhang, Jingwen Mao, Andao Du, Pirajno, F., Zhiliang Wang, Fengmei Chai, Zhaochong Zhang, and Jianmin Yang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, in press.] Ulvöspinel Fe   2 TiO   4 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Pirajno, F., Zuoheng Zang, Fengmei Chai, Hua Wu, Shiping Chen, Linsong Cheng, Jianmin Yang, and Changqing Zhang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).] UM2004-49-SiO:AlCsFHKLi (Cs,K)(Al,Li)   2.6 [(Si,Al)   4 O   10 ](F,OH)   2 Reference: [Wang, R.C., Hu, H., Zhang, A.C., Fontan, F., de Parseval, P., and Jiang, S.Y. (2007): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 153(3), 355-367.] Uraninite UO   2 Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_China_localities.htm] Uraninite var: Pitchblende UO   2 Reference: [http://www.paper.edu.cn/en/paper.php?serial_number=200512-392] Uranmicrolite (U,Ca,Ce)   2 (Ta,Nb)   2 O   6 (OH,F) Reference: [Zhang et al. 2004, Min. Mag. Vol 68, pp. 739-756.] Uvarovite Ca   3 Cr   2 [SiO   4 ]   3 Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Valleriite (Fe 2+   ,Cu)   4 (Mg,Al)   3 [(OH,O)   6 |S   4 ] Reference: [Zhou, M.-F., Robinson, P.T., Malpas, J., Sun, M., Aitchison, J., Bai, W.J., Hu, X.-F., and Yang, J.-S. (2001): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 19(4), 517-534.] Vermiculite (Mg,Fe,Al)   3 (Al,Si)   4 O   10 (OH)   2 ·4H   2 O Reference: [Ran Hongyan, Wang Guanxing, and Cao Junchen (1999): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 19(3).] Vesuvianite Ca   10 (Mg,Fe)   2 Al   4 Si   9 O   34 (OH)   4 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Violarite Fe 2+   Ni 3+ 2 S   4 Reference: [Zuoheng Zhang, Jingwen Mao, Andao Du, Pirajno, F., Zhiliang Wang, Fengmei Chai, Zhaochong Zhang, and Jianmin Yang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, in press.] Voltaite K   2 Fe 2+ 5 Fe 3+ 3 Al[SO   4 ]   12 · 18H   2 O Reference: [www.xj305.gov.cn/zy/33.doc] 'Wehrlite (of Huot)' Reference: [Zuoheng Zhang, Jingwen Mao, Andao Du, Pirajno, F., Zhiliang Wang, Fengmei Chai, Zhaochong Zhang, and Jianmin Yang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, in press.] Winchite ☐[CaNa][Mg   4 (Al,Fe 3+   )][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Reference: [Gao Jiu, Klemd, R., Zhang Lifei, Wang Su, and Xiao Xiong (1999): Journal of Metamorphic Geology 17(6), 621-636.] Wolframite (Fe 2+   )WO   4 to (Mn 2+   )WO   4 Reference: [Chen Fuwen, Li Huaqin, Wang Denghong, Cai Hong, and Chen Wen (2000): Chinese Science Bulletin 45(2), 108-114.] Wollastonite Ca[SiO   3 ] Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Yitian Wang, Hart, C.J., Zhiliang Wang, and Jianmin Yang (2005): Episodes 28(1), 23-36.] Wulfenite Pb[MoO   4 ] Reference: [Wilson, W.E., and Origlieri, M.J. (2007): The Mineralogical Record 38, 67-71.] Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China © Brian Ahola Yavapaiite KFe(SO   4 )   2 Reference: [www.xj305.gov.cn/zy/33.doc] 'Zeolite Group' Reference: [Fuquan Yang, Jingwen Mao, Bierlein, F.P., Pirajno, F., Caisheng Zhao, Huishou Ye, and Feng Liu (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 217-234.] Zircon Zr[SiO   4 ] Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990] Zircon var: Hafnian Zircon Reference: [http://scholar.ilib.cn/A-kwxb200304008.html] Zoisite {Ca   2 }{Al   3 }[O|OH|SiO   4 |Si   2 O   7 ] Reference: [Chunming Han, Wenjiao Xiao, Guochun Zhao, Jingwen Mao, Sanzhong Li, Zhen Yan, and Qigui Mao (2006): Ore Geology Reviews 28, 308-328.]

324 entries listed. 234 valid minerals. 4 type localities (valid minerals).

Localities in this Region:

China   Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region Akesu (Aksu; Aqsu) Prefecture Akesu (Aksu; Aqsu) Co. Blueschist outcrops Baicheng (Bay) Co. Qiao'erhe Mine Wushi (Uqturpan; Uchturpan) Co. Kaqia Mine Bayin'gholin (Bayingolin; Bayinguoleng) Autonomous Prefecture Hejing (Xejing) Co. Sahentuohai orefield Dashankou Au deposit Sahentuohai Au deposit Ku'erle (Korla) Co. Huolagou Mine Kongqueshan Cu-Au deposit Weili Mine Luntai (Bügür) Co. Chahansala (Chahanshala) Sb-Au deposit Motuosala Mn-Fe deposit Qiemo (Qerqen; Cherchen) Co. Jianggalesayi area Eclogite outcrops Katelixi Cu-Zn deposit Ruoqiang (Qakilik; Chaqiliq) Co. Hongshijing Au deposit Jianshan Mine Lop Nur Salt lake Pobei ore district Luodong Cu-Ni deposit Poshi Ni-(Cu) deposit Poyi intrusion Qingshuiquan Cu-Au-Pt-Pd deposit Yinggelisayi area Granitoid gneiss outcrops Bo'ertala (Börtala) Autonomous Prefecture Wenquan (Arixang; Arishang) Co. Dabate Cu-Mo deposit Lamasu Cu deposit Changji (Sanji) Autonomous Prefecture Manasi (Manas) Co. Manasi (Manas; Marneshi) Sardala Qitai (Gucheng; Guqung) Co. Jinshangou Au deposit Sujiquan graphite ore field Hami (Kumul; Qumul) Prefecture Barkol (Barköl; Balikun) Co. Barkol Salt lake Suoerbasitao Au deposit Twin Peaks area Shuangfengshan (Twin Peaks) Au deposit Shuangfengshan II Hg-Au deposit (Occurrence No. 1583) Hami (Kumul; Qumul) Co. Baiganhu Au deposit Baishan Mo-Re deposit Baishiquan ore district Baishiquan Cu-Ni-Co deposit Tianxiang Cu-Ni occurrence Tianyu Cu-Ni deposit Chixi Fe-Cu deposit Cihai Fe-(Co) deposit Cuiling Au deposit Dananhu Au-Cu deposit Hongshan Cu-Au deposit Huangshan-Jing'erquan ore belt Erhongwa (Hongwa) Cu-Ni deposit Hongling Cu-Ni deposit Huangshan (Huangshanxi) Cu-Ni-PGE deposit Huangshan East (Huangshandong) Cu-Ni-PGE deposit Huangshan South (Huangshannan) Cu-Ni deposit Hulu Cu-Ni deposit Tudun Cu-Ni deposit Tula'ergen Cu-Ni-Co deposit Xiangshan (Xianshan) Cu-Ni-V-Ti deposit Jindonggou Au deposit Jing'erquan Au deposit Jinwuozi (Jinwozi; Xinwozi) Au deposit Kalatage Cu-Au deposit Kumtag basin Liujiaquan Fe deposit Longxi Au deposit Lubaishan Cu deposit Mazhuangshan Au deposit Meiling Cu-Au deposit Sanchakou (Sanchalu) Cu deposit Shaquanzi Fe-(Cu) deposit Tuwu-Yandong copper ore belt Chihu Cu deposit Linglong Cu deposit Tuwu Cu-(Mo) deposit Tuwu East (Tuwudong) Cu deposit Yandong Cu deposit Weiquan Cu-Ag deposit Weiya Weiya V-Ti deposit Xiaobaishitou W-Mo deposit Yamansu Fe-(Cu) deposit Yuxi Ag deposit Yiwu (Aratürük) Co. Beishan Au deposit Hetian (Khotan; Hotan; Hoten) Prefecture Hetian (Khotan; Hotan; Hoten) Co. Dahongliutan Rb-Li deposit Yurungkash (Yurungkax) River Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture Bachu (Maralbexi; Maralbeshi) Co. Wajiertage V-Ti-REE deposit Kargilik (Yecheng) Co. Kudi ophiolite Kunlun Mts (Kunlun Shan) Shache (Yarkand; Yeken) Co. Kalangu Pb-Zn-Co-Ni deposit Tashiku'ergan (Taxkorgan; Tashqurqan) Co. Daftar (Dabdar) Yingjisha (Yengisar) Co. Tam (Tamu) Pb-Zn deposit Kezilesu (Kizilsu; Qizilsu) Autonomous Prefecture Aheqi (Akqi; Aqchi) Co. Bulong Au deposit Qieliekeqi Mine Wuqia (Ulugqat; Ulughchat) Co. Kansu (Kangsu) Huayuan Mine Sawayaerdun Au-(Sb) deposit Wulagen Pb-Zn deposit Wulukeqiati Jiangejier Mine Nanjiang Artaishan Tulufan (Turfan; Turpan) Prefecture Shanshan (Piqan; Pichan) Co. Bailingshan Fe-(Cu) deposit Harla Au deposit Kanggur-Xifengshan gold belt Dadonggou Au deposit Kanggur (Kangguertag) Au deposit Kangxi Au deposit Mahuanggou Au deposit Matoutan (Matutan) Au deposit Xiaojianshan Au deposit Xifengshan (Jiabaishan) Au deposit Liuhuangshan Cu-Pb-Zn deposit Qishitan Au deposit Shiyingtan (Xitan) Au deposit Xiaorequanzi Cu-Zn-(Ag-Au) deposit Yanjianpo Au deposit Yuanbaoshan Au deposit Tulufan (Turfan; Turpan) Co. Aydingkoi Salt lake Tuokexun (Toksun; Toqsun) Co. Shihongtan U deposit Wulumuqi (Ürümqi; Ürümchi) Prefecture Wulumuqi (Ürümqi; Ürümchi) Co. Houxia Tianger gold field Saridala Mine Tianger Mine Wangfeng Mine Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture Akeyazhi River valley Aletai (Altay) Prefecture Aletai (Altay) Co. Aktubaik Au deposit Azubai Gem deposit Dacalasu pegmatite Jiangjunshan intrusion Kelang basin Abagong Fe deposit Abagong Pb-Zn deposit Hongdun Pb-Zn deposit Sarekoubu (Sarkobu) Au deposit Tiemuerte (Tiemierte; Tiemurte) Pb-Zn-Cu deposit Shangkelan Pegmatite field Yuemakeqi Cu-Ni deposit Bu'erjin (Burqin; Burchin) Co. Qibeiling pegmatite Qongkur basin Keyinbulake Zn-Cu deposit Fuyun Co. Aketishikan Ag-Au deposit Ayoubulake pegmatite Kalatongke (Kalatunk; Karatungk) Cu-Ni-PGE deposit Kelumute pegmatite Koktokay (Keketuohai) Pegmatite field Altay Mine Koktokay No. 3 (Altay No. 3) pegmatite Koktokay No. 1 pegmatite Koktokay No. 2 pegmatite Kuwei river valley Kuwei Cu-Ni deposit Kuwei pegmatite Maizi basin Akeharen Pb-Zn deposit Daqiao Pb-Zn deposit Keketala (Keketale; Koktal) Pb-Zn-(Ag) deposit Mengku Fe deposit Qiaoxiahala Cu-Au-Fe deposit Saerbulake Au deposit Suoerkudouke Cu-Mo deposit Wuqiagou Habahe (Kaba; Qaba) Co. Arkesaryi Au deposit Ashele Cu-Pb-Zn deposit Axile Au deposit Duolanasayi (Duolanashayi) Au deposit Kabenbulake (Qiabenbulake) Au deposit Keinbulake Cu-Pb-Zn deposit Qilinmutaer pegmatite Qungui Cu deposit Taerde Au deposit Tuokuzibayi (Saidu; Saiduo) Au deposit Jimunay (Jeminay; Jeminey) Co. Eastern Sawur Caldera Complex Buerkesidai Au deposit Kurzhenkuola Au deposit Qinghe (Qinggil; Chinggil) Co. Alatasi Au deposit Buluket pegmatite Kalaxiangeer-Halasu Cu deposit Unnamed pegmatite occurrence Nileke (Nilka; Nilqa) Co. Alasitan Cu deposit Ashale Cu-Au deposit Qunjisayi Cu deposit Tacheng (Tarbaghatay) Prefecture Hebukesai'er (Hoboksar; Kobuksar; Qobuqsar) Co. Manasi (Manas) Salt lake Junggar basin Hongguleleng formation Tuoli (Toli) Co. Baogutu Baogutu Mine Saertuohai (Sartohay; Sartokay) Cr deposit Xinyuan (Künes) Co. Shikebutai Fe deposit Yuximolegai Cu deposit Yining (Ghulja) Co. Abiyindi (Apinyindi) Au deposit Axi (Arxi) Gold mine Jinxi-Yelmand Au deposit Qiabukaizhuota Au deposit Tawuerbieke (Towerbeck) Au deposit Tulasu Pb-Zn deposit Ukurqi U deposit (U deposit No. 513) Wuyier U deposit Wuyisan U deposit Wuyiyi U deposit Yining Mine Kuji'ertai U deposit (U deposit No. 512) Zajistan U deposit (U deposit No. 511) Zhaosu Co. Eclogite outcrops

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