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Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan

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Largest province of Kazakhstan.




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


Mineral List:
  		•  Actinolite
    ☐Ca
     
    2
    		(Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)
     
    5
    		(Si
     
    8
    		O
     
    22
    		)(OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Aeschynite-(Ce)
    (Ce,Ca,Fe,Th)(Ti,Nb)
     
    2
    		(O,OH)
     
    6
    Reference: [no reference]
  		•  Aikinite
    PbCuBiS
     
    3
    Reference: [Efimov A.V. Bismuthian mineralisation of tin and wolfram deposits, 1993]
  		•  Akdalaite (TL)
    4Al
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    		 · H
     
    2
    		O
    Type Locality: Solnechnoye Mine, Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    Description: Dump of prospecting Hole #9
    Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Albite
    Na[AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    8
    		]
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  		•  Allanite-(Ce)
    {CaCe}{Al
     
    2
    		Fe
    2+
     
    		}[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    		|Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    7
    		]
    Reference: [no reference]
  		•  Alunite
    KAl
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Alunogen
    Al
     
    2
    		(SO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		·17H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: []
  		•  Amesite
    Mg
     
    2
    		Al[(OH)
     
    4
    		|AlSiO
     
    5
    		]
    Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Anatase
    TiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Andalusite
    Al
     
    2
    		[O|SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Anglesite
    PbSO
     
    4
    Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Apatite-(CaF)
    Ca
     
    5
    		[F|(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Rob Lavinsky specimen]
    Site Photo
    Aqshatau Mine, Aqshatau (Akchatau; Akschatau; Akchataul), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Arsenopyrite
    FeAsS - (Fe
     
    0.90
    		Co
     
    0.10
    		)AsS
    Reference: [ Ermilova, L. P. & Senderova, V. M. (1961): Betpakdalite, a new mineral from the oxidation zone of the wolframite ore deposit of Karaoba (Central Kazakhstan). Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 90, 425-430. (in Russian) ; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Azurite
    Cu
     
    3
    		[OH|CO
     
    3
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Bastnäsite-(Ce)
    (Ce,La)[F|CO
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: []
  		•  Bazzite
    Be
     
    3
    		Sc
     
    2
    		Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Kent Massif, Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Simone Citon
  		•  Bertrandite
    Be
     
    4
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    7
    		]
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © fabreminerals.com
  		•  Beryl
    Be
     
    3
    		Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    Reference: [Gavrilenko, V. et al.(1997): Unusual REE distribution patterns in fluorites from Sn-W deposits of the quartz-cassiterite and-quartz-wolframite type. Conference abstracts MAEGS-10 Section 3, Journal of Geosciences 42 (3), p 36]
  		•  Beryl
    var: Aquamarine
    Be
     
    3
    		Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    Reference: [No reference listed]
  		•  Beryl
    var: Emerald
    Reference: [Gavrilenko et al. (2006): Emeralds from the Delbegetey deposit (Kazakhstan): mineralogical characteristics and fluid-inclusion study. Mineral. Mag., 70, 159-173. ; Groat, L.A., Giuliani, G., Marshall, D.D., and Turner, D. (2008): Ore Geology Reviews 34, 87-112.]
  		•  Betpakdalite (TL)
    {Mg(H
     
    2
    		O)
     
    6
    		}Ca
     
    2
    		(H
     
    2
    		O)
     
    13
    		[Mo
    6+
    8
    		As
    5+
    2
    		Fe
    3+
    3
    		O
     
    36
    		(OH)](H
     
    2
    		O)
     
    4
    Type Locality: Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    Reference: [Nickel & Nichols, 1991 - "Mineral Reference Manual", p22]; Ermilova, L. P. & Senderova, V. M. (1961): Betpakdalite, a new mineral from the oxidation zone of the wolframite ore deposit of Karaoba (Central Kazakhstan). Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 90, 425-430. (in Russian) ]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Elmar Lackner
  		•  Biotite
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  		•  Bismoclite
    BiOCl
    Reference: [P.M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Bismuth
    Bi
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  		•  Bismuthinite
    Bi
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    Reference: [No reference listed]
  		•  Bismutite
    (BiO)
     
    2
    		CO
     
    3
    Reference: [P.M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Bornite
    Cu
     
    5
    		FeS
     
    4
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Calcite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Economic mineralogy By Thomas Crook]
    Site Photo
    Altyn-Tyube (Altyn-Tube) deposit, Kirghiz Steppes (Asiatic Steppes), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Cassiterite
    SnO
     
    2
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  		•  Cerussite
    PbCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  'Chalcedony'
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Chalcocite
    Cu
     
    2
    		S
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  		•  Chalcopyrite
    CuFeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  		•  'Chlorite Group'
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Chrysocolla
    (Cu,Al)
     
    2
    		H
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		(OH)
     
    4
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  'Chrysoprase'
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
    Site Photo
    Saryku-Boldy (Sarykul'-Boldy) deposit, Karkaralinsk (Qarqaraly; Karsakpaj; Qarsaqpaj; Kaskelen), Karkaralinsk Rayon, Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  Chukhrovite-(Nd) (TL)
    Ca
     
    3
    		(Nd,Y)Al
     
    2
    		(SO
     
    4
    		)F
     
    13
    		·12H
     
    2
    		O
    Type Locality: Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    Reference: [IMA Website]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © 2008, JGW
  		•  Chukhrovite-(Y) (TL)
    Ca
     
    3
    		(Y,Ce)[F|SO
     
    4
    		|(AlF
     
    6
    		)
     
    2
    		] · 10H
     
    2
    		O
    Type Locality: Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    Reference: [Ermilova, L. P., Moleva, V. A. & Klevtsova, R. F. (1960): Chukhrovite, a new mineral from Central Kazakhstan. Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 89, 15-25. (in Russian); Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  Clinochlore
    var: Leuchtenbergite
    Reference: [ World of Stones, 1995, Vol. 8, p. 24, A.A. Eseev, Kazakhstan and Middle East - A brief moneralogical guide.]
  		•  Copper
    Cu
    Reference: []
  		•  Corundum
    Al
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Cosalite
    Pb
     
    2
    		Bi
     
    2
    		S
     
    5
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © L Kruszewski 2007
  		•  Covellite
    CuS
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Creedite
    Ca
     
    3
    		[SO
     
    4
    		|Al
     
    2
    		F
     
    8
    		(OH)
     
    2
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Rocks & Minerals 81:5 422-426]
    Site Photo
    Aqshatau Mine, Aqshatau (Akchatau; Akschatau; Akchataul), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Mike Haritos
  		•  Cryptomelane
    K(Mn
    4+
     
    		,Mn
    2+
     
    		)
     
    8
    		O
     
    16
    Reference: []
  		•  Cubanite
    CuFe
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Cuprite
    Cu
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Cuprotungstite
    Cu
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|WO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [P.M. Kartashov data]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  Datolite
    CaB[OH|SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: []
  		•  Davidite-(La)
    (La,Ce)(Y,U,Fe)(Ti,Fe)
     
    20
    		(O,OH)
     
    38
    Reference: [Eseev, A.A. (1995): Kazakhstan and Middle East - A brief mineralogical guide. World of Stones, 8, 24. ]
    Site Photo
    Beqtau-Ata (Bektau-Ata), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  Diaspore
    AlO(OH)
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Dioptase (TL)
    Cu
     
    6
    		(Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    		)·6H
     
    2
    		O
    Type Locality: Altyn-Tyube (Altyn-Tube) deposit, Kirghiz Steppes (Asiatic Steppes), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    Reference: [MinRec 23:495]
    Site Photo
    Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Djurleite
    Cu
     
    31
    		S
     
    16
    Reference: [MinRec 9:367]
  		•  Dolomite
    CaMg(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Enargite
    Cu
     
    3
    		AsS
     
    4
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  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.]
  		•  Famatinite
    Cu
     
    3
    		SbS
     
    4
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  'Feldspar Group'
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  		•  Ferberite
    FeWO
     
    4
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © fabreminerals.com
  		•  Ferrimolybdite
    Fe
     
    2
    		[MoO
     
    4
    		]
     
    3
    		 · nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [ Ermilova, L. P. & Senderova, V. M. (1961): Betpakdalite, a new mineral from the oxidation zone of the wolframite ore deposit of Karaoba (Central Kazakhstan). Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 90, 425-430. (in Russian) ; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Ferripyrophyllite
    Fe
     
    2
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		(OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [F. W. Tschuchrow et al. (1979): Über Ferripyrophyllit.- Chemie der Erde 38, 324-330; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
    Site Photo
    Tulagai Pb-Cu deposit, Aqshatau (Akchatau; Akschatau; Akchataul), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Peter Kohorst
  		•  Fluocerite-(La) (TL)
    (La,Ce)F
     
    3
    Type Locality: Zhanuzak, Kent Massif, Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    Reference: [American Mineralogist (1984): 69: 566.; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Fluorite
    CaF
     
    2
    Colour: Pale rose; pale blue
    Reference: [Gavrilenko, V. et al.(1997): Unusual REE distribution patterns in fluorites from Sn-W deposits of the quartz-cassiterite and-quartz-wolframite type. Conference abstracts MAEGS-10 Section 3, Journal of Geosciences 42 (3), p 36]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Dan Weinrich
  		•  Friedrichite
    Pb
     
    5
    		Cu
     
    5
    		Bi
     
    7
    		S
     
    18
    Reference: [Efimov A.V. Bismuthian mineralisation of tin and wolfram deposits, 1993]
  		•  Galena
    PbS
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  'Gaspéite-Magnesite Series'
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Gearksutite
    Ca[Al(F,OH)
     
    5
    		(H
     
    2
    		O)]
    Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  Gladite
    PbCuBi
     
    5
    		S
     
    9
    Reference: [Efimov A.V. Bismuthian mineralisation of tin and wolfram deposits, 1993]
  		•  Goethite
    α-Fe
    3+
     
    		O(OH)
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Gold
    Au
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Gypsum
    Ca[SO
     
    4
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [ Ermilova, L. P. & Senderova, V. M. (1961): Betpakdalite, a new mineral from the oxidation zone of the wolframite ore deposit of Karaoba (Central Kazakhstan). Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 90, 425-430. (in Russian) ; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Halloysite
    Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		(OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Hammarite
    Pb
     
    2
    		Cu
     
    2
    		Bi
     
    4
    		S
     
    9
    Reference: [Efimov A.V. Bismuthian mineralisation of tin and wolfram deposits, 1993]
  		•  Helvite
    Mn
    2+
    4
    		Be
     
    3
    		[S|(SiO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		• Hematite
    Fe
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Hübnerite
    MnWO
     
    4
    Reference: [ Ermilova, L. P. & Senderova, V. M. (1961): Betpakdalite, a new mineral from the oxidation zone of the wolframite ore deposit of Karaoba (Central Kazakhstan). Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 90, 425-430. (in Russian) ; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Ilmenite
    Fe
    2+
     
    		TiO
     
    3
    Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Ilmenite
    var: Manganoan Ilmenite
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Jadeite
    Na(Al,Fe
    3+
     
    		)[Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    		]
    Reference: [MinRec 32:42]; Pavel M. Kartashov data]
    Site Photo
    Itmurundy (Itmuryndy) massif, Krasnyi Oktyabr', Prebalkhashie, Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  Jarosite
    KFe
    3+
     
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [ Ermilova, L. P. & Senderova, V. M. (1961): Betpakdalite, a new mineral from the oxidation zone of the wolframite ore deposit of Karaoba (Central Kazakhstan). Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 90, 425-430. (in Russian) ; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  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.]
  		•  Krupkaite
    PbCuBi
     
    3
    		S
     
    6
    Reference: [Efimov A.V. Bismuthian mineralisation of tin and wolfram deposits, 1993]
    Site Photo
    Aqshatau Mine, Aqshatau (Akchatau; Akschatau; Akchataul), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  Limonite
    FeO(OH)·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [ Ermilova, L. P. & Senderova, V. M. (1961): Betpakdalite, a new mineral from the oxidation zone of the wolframite ore deposit of Karaoba (Central Kazakhstan). Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 90, 425-430. (in Russian) ; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Linarite
    PbCu[(OH)
     
    2
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Lindströmite
    Pb
     
    3
    		Cu
     
    3
    		Bi
     
    7
    		S
     
    15
    Reference: [Efimov A.V. Bismuthian mineralisation of tin and wolfram deposits, 1993]
  		•  Magnetite
    Fe
    2+
     
    		Fe
    3+
    2
    		O
     
    4
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Malachite
    Cu
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|CO
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Metazeunerite
    Cu(UO
     
    2
    		)
     
    2
    		[AsO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    		 · 8H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [P.M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Microcline
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    8
    		]
    Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Mimetite
    Pb
     
    5
    		[Cl|(AsO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [P.M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Molybdenite
    MoS
     
    2
    Reference: [No reference listed]
  		•  Monazite-(Ce)
    (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO
     
    4
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Janet ore occurrence, Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  Muscovite
    KAl
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		]
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  		•  Natrojarosite
    NaFe
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Opal
    SiO
     
    2
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [ Ermilova, L. P. & Senderova, V. M. (1961): Betpakdalite, a new mineral from the oxidation zone of the wolframite ore deposit of Karaoba (Central Kazakhstan). Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 90, 425-430. (in Russian) ; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Pekoite
    PbCuBi
     
    11
    		(S,Se)
     
    18
    Reference: [Efimov A.V. Bismuthian mineralisation of tin and wolfram deposits, 1993]
    Site Photo
    Aqshatau Mine, Aqshatau (Akchatau; Akschatau; Akchataul), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  Perite
    PbBi[O
     
    2
    		|Cl]
    Reference: [Kartashov P.M., Pekov I.V., Marsiy I.M. The first occurence of perite in the CIS,- Doklady RAN,1995,v.333, pp.74-78]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  Pimelite
    Ni
     
    3
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		(OH)
     
    2
    		·4H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Gaines et al. 1997, Dana\'s System of Mineralogy]
  		•  Powellite
    Ca[MoO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [ World of Stones, 1995, Vol. 8, p. 24, A.A. Eseev, Kazakhstan and Middle East - A brief moneralogical guide.]
  		•  Pyrite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [No reference listed]
  		•  Pyromorphite
    Pb
     
    5
    		[Cl|(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Pyrrhotite
    Fe
     
    7
    		S
     
    8
    		, (-4M), also given as Fe
     
    1-x
    		S (x = 0 - 0.2)
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  		•  Quartz
    var: Amethyst
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [M. Chinellato, pers. comm., 2007]
    Site Photo
    Preozersk, Balkhash Lake, Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Joseph A. Freilich
  		•  Quartz
    var: Rutilated Quartz
    Reference: [MinRec 32:42]
  		•  Quartz
    var: Smoky Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Aqshatau Mine, Aqshatau (Akchatau; Akschatau; Akchataul), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Rhodochrosite
    MnCO
     
    3
    Reference: [MinRec 32:42]
    Site Photo
    Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Thames Valley Mins
  		•  Riebeckite
    [ ][Na
     
    2
    		][Fe
    2+
    3
    		Fe
    3+
    2
    		][(OH)
     
    2
    		|Si
     
    8
    		O
     
    22
    		]
    Reference: []
  		•  Rutile
    TiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Rutile
    var: Strüverite
    (Ti,Ta,Fe)O
     
    2
    Reference: [ World of Stones, 1995, Vol. 8, p. 24, A.A. Eseev, Kazakhstan and Middle East - A brief moneralogical guide.]
  		•  Scheelite
    Ca[WO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Beqtau-Ata (Bektau-Ata), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  'Sericite'
    Reference: [Gavrilenko, V. et al.(1997): Unusual REE distribution patterns in fluorites from Sn-W deposits of the quartz-cassiterite and-quartz-wolframite type. Conference abstracts MAEGS-10 Section 3, Journal of Geosciences 42 (3), p 36]
  		•  Siderite
    FeCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © JSS
  		•  Siderophyllite
    KFe
    2+
    2
    		Al[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    10
    		](OH)
     
    2
    Reference: []
  		•  Silver
    Ag
    Reference: [MinRec 32:42]
  		•  Sphalerite
    (Zn,Fe
    2+
     
    		)S
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  		•  Stolzite
    Pb[WO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [P.M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Strontianite
    SrCO
     
    3
    Reference: [P.M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Sudoite
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)
     
    2
    		Al
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    8
    		|AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		]
    Reference: []
  		•  Synchysite-(Ce)
    Ca(Ce,La)[F|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		]
    Reference: []
  		•  Tennantite
    (Cu,Ag,Fe,Zn)
     
    12
    		As
     
    4
    		S
     
    13
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  'Tennantite-Tetrahedrite Series'
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Tetrahedrite
    (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)
     
    12
    		Sb
     
    4
    		S
     
    13
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Thenardite
    Na
     
    2
    		SO
     
    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: 406.]
  		•  Thorite
    (Th,U)[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow]
  		•  Tin
    Sn
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Titanite
    CaTi[O|SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [ World of Stones, 1995, Vol. 8, p. 24, A.A. Eseev, Kazakhstan and Middle East - A brief moneralogical guide.]
  		•  Topaz
    Al
     
    2
    		[(F,OH)
     
    2
    		|SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Gavrilenko, V. et al.(1997): Unusual REE distribution patterns in fluorites from Sn-W deposits of the quartz-cassiterite and-quartz-wolframite type. Conference abstracts MAEGS-10 Section 3, Journal of Geosciences 42 (3), p 36]
  		•  'Tourmaline'
    AD
     
    3
    		G
     
    6
    		(BO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		[T
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    		]Y
     
    3
    		Z
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  		•  Tungstite
    WO
     
    3
    		·H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [P.M. Kartashov data]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © Pavel M. Kartashov
  		•  Turquoise
    Cu(Al,Fe
    3+
     
    		)
     
    6
    		[(OH)
     
    4
    		|(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    2
    		]
     
    2
    		 · 4H
     
    2
    		O
    Colour: Greenish blue
    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: 949.]
    Site Photo
    Karkaralinsk (Qarqaraly; Karsakpaj; Qarsaqpaj; Kaskelen), Karkaralinsk Rayon, Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © JSS
  		•  Vauquelinite
    Pb
     
    2
    		Cu[OH|PO
     
    4
    		|CrO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Wolframite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    		)WO
     
    4
     
     
    		to (Mn
    2+
     
    		)WO
     
    4
    Reference: [MinRec 32:42]
    Site Photo
    Kara-Oba W deposit, Betpakdala Desert (Bet-Pak-Dal Desert), Qaraghandy Oblysy (Karaganda Oblast'), Kazakhstan
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  		•  Wulfenite
    Pb[MoO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  Wulfenite
    var: Chromian Wulfenite
    Pb(Mo,Cr)O
     
    4
    Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov data]
  		•  'Zeolite Group'
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Zircon
    Zr[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: []


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