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Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China

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(衡阳市, 湖南省, 中国)


The Yaogangxian Mine was originally said to be located near Hengyang. However, it is actually located about 180 km further SSE.




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


Mineral List:
  		•  Acanthite
    Ag
     
    2
    		S
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Adamite
    Zn
     
    2
    		(AsO
     
    4
    		)(OH)
    Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_hunan.htm]
  		•  'Adularia'
    KAlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    8
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Andradite
    Ca
     
    3
    		Fe
    3+
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
     
    3
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Arsenopyrite
    FeAsS - (Fe
     
    0.90
    		Co
     
    0.10
    		)AsS
    Reference: [Min.Rec.: 20(5): 394.]
  		•  Baryte
    BaSO
     
    4
    Reference: [Min.Rec.: 20(5): 394.]
  		•  Bismuthinite
    Bi
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_hunan.htm]
    Site Photo
    Shangbao Pyrite mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
    © rare-X.com
  		•  'Bitumen'
    Reference: [Kai Hu, Jianping Zhai, Yingjun Liu, Henian Wang, Jingrong Zhang, and Rongfen Jia (2000): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 43(5), 507-520.]
  		•  Bornite
    Cu
     
    5
    		FeS
     
    4
    Reference: [Yanhua Zhang, Ge Lin, Roberts, P., and Ord, A. (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 261-278.]
  		•  Bournonite
    PbCuSbS
     
    3
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
    Site Photo
    Kangjiawan Pb-Zn-Ag-Au deposit, Shuikoushan ore field, Changning Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
    © finestminerals.com
  		•  Calcite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy]
    Site Photo
    Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  		•  Cassiterite
    SnO
     
    2
    Reference: [Aleksandrov, S.M. (1998): Geochemistry of skarn and ore formation in dolomites. VSP (Utrecht, Tokyo), 300 pp.]
  		•  'Chalcedony'
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Chalcocite
    Cu
     
    2
    		S
    Reference: [Yanhua Zhang, Ge Lin, Roberts, P., and Ord, A. (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 261-278.]
  		•  Chalcopyrite
    CuFeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  'Chlorite Group'
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Cinnabar
    HgS
    Reference: [Zhiping Li, and S.G. Peters (1998): USGS Open-File Report 98-466.]
  		•  Columbite
    (Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    Reference: [Xiangli Chen, Yanhui Jin, and Ciguo Xie (2003): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 23(4), 323-326.]
  		•  Diopside
    CaMg[Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    		]
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Dolomite
    CaMg(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy]
    Site Photo
    Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
    © Charles Creekmur
  		•  Epidote
    {Ca
     
    2
    		}{Al
     
    2
    		Fe
    3+
     
    		}[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    		|Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    7
    		]
    Reference: [Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 139-169.]
  		•  Fluoborite
    Mg
     
    3
    		[(F,OH)
     
    3
    		|BO
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Aleksandrov, S.M. (1998): Geochemistry of skarn and ore formation in dolomites. VSP (Utrecht, Tokyo), 300 pp.]
  		•  Fluorite
    CaF
     
    2
    Reference: [Cao Junchen (1996), In: Tu Guangzhi, Ed.: Low-Temperature Geochemistry. Science Press (Beijing), 15-31.]
    Site Photo
    Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
    © Charles Creekmur
  		•  Forsterite
    Mg
     
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Aleksandrov, S.M. (1998): Geochemistry of skarn and ore formation in dolomites. VSP (Utrecht, Tokyo), 300 pp.]
  		•  Freibergite
    (Ag
     
    4+2x
    		Cu
     
    2-2x
    		)[(Cu, Ag)
     
    4
    		(Fe, Zn)
     
    2
    		]Sb
     
    4
    		S
     
    12
    		S
     
    1-x
    		 (0 < x < 1)
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Galena
    PbS
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
    Site Photo
    Kangjiawan Pb-Zn-Ag-Au deposit, Shuikoushan ore field, Changning Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
    © Marco Barsanti
  		•  Gold
    Au
    Reference: [Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 139-169.]
  		•  Gold
    var: Electrum
    (Au, Ag)
    Reference: [Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 139-169.]
  		•  Halite
    NaCl
    Reference: [Jianhua Zhong and Zian Li (1997): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 16(3), 243-253.]
  		•  Hematite
    Fe
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    Reference: [Taihe Zhou, Goldfarb, R.J., and Phillips, G.N. (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37, 249-282.]
  		•  Hessite
    Ag
     
    2
    		Te
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Hulsite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    		,Mg)
     
    2
    		(Fe
    3+
     
    		,Sn)[O
     
    2
    		|BO
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Aleksandrov, S.M. (1998): Geochemistry of skarn and ore formation in dolomites. VSP (Utrecht, Tokyo), 300 pp.]
  		•  Kotoite
    Mg
     
    3
    		[BO
     
    3
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [Aleksandrov, S.M. (1998): Geochemistry of skarn and ore formation in dolomites. VSP (Utrecht, Tokyo), 300 pp.]
  		•  Limonite
    FeO(OH)·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_hunan.htm]
  		•  Ludwigite
    Mg
     
    2
    		Fe
    3+
     
    		[O
     
    2
    		|BO
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Aleksandrov, S.M. (1998): Geochemistry of skarn and ore formation in dolomites. VSP (Utrecht, Tokyo), 300 pp.]
  		•  Magnesiohulsite (TL)
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)
     
    2
    		(Fe
    3+
     
    		,Sn,Mg)[O
     
    2
    		|BO
     
    3
    		]
    Type Locality: Qiliping Sn-Fe deposit, Dayi Mt. (Dayishan), Changning Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
    Reference: [Yang Guangming, Peng Zhizhong, and Pan Zhaolu (1985): Magnesiohulsite - A new tin-rich borate mineral. Acta Mineralogica Sinica 5(2), 97-101.]
  		•  Magnetite
    Fe
    2+
     
    		Fe
    3+
    2
    		O
     
    4
    Reference: [Aleksandrov, S.M. (1998): Geochemistry of skarn and ore formation in dolomites. VSP (Utrecht, Tokyo), 300 pp.]
  		•  Marcasite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Zhiping Li, and S.G. Peters (1998): USGS Open-File Report 98-466.]
  		•  Microlite
    (Ca,Na)
     
    2
    		Ta
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    		(O,OH,F)
    Reference: [Xiangli Chen, Yanhui Jin, and Ciguo Xie (2003): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 23(4), 323-326.]
  		•  Molybdenite
    MoS
     
    2
    Reference: [Yanhua Zhang, Ge Lin, Roberts, P., and Ord, A. (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 261-278.]
  		•  Muscovite
    KAl
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		]
    Reference: [Min.Rec.: 20(5): 394.]
  		•  Orpiment
    As
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    Reference: [Zhiping Li, and S.G. Peters (1998): USGS Open-File Report 98-466.]
  		•  Pearceite
    [(Ag,Cu)
     
    6
    		(As,Sb)
     
    2
    		S
     
    7
    		][Ag
     
    9
    		CuS
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  'Pearceite-T2ac'
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Polybasite
    [(Ag,Cu)
     
    6
    		(Sb,As)
     
    2
    		S
     
    7
    		][Ag
     
    9
    		CuS
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Proustite
    Ag
     
    3
    		AsS
     
    3
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Pyrargyrite
    Ag
     
    3
    		SbS
     
    3
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Pyrite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
    Site Photo
    Shangbao Pyrite mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Pyrrhotite
    Fe
     
    7
    		S
     
    8
    		, (-4M), also given as Fe
     
    1-x
    		S (x = 0 - 0.2)
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
    Site Photo
    Shangbao Pyrite mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Quartz
    var: Rock Crystal
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
    © Karl Volkman
  		•  Realgar
    As
     
    4
    		S
     
    4
    Reference: [Zhiping Li, and S.G. Peters (1998): USGS Open-File Report 98-466.]
  		•  Sakhaite
    Ca
     
    12
    		Mg
     
    4
    		[Cl|(OH)
     
    2
    		|(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    4
    		|(BO
     
    3
    		)
     
    7
    		]
    Reference: [Aleksandrov, S.M. (1998): Geochemistry of skarn and ore formation in dolomites. VSP (Utrecht, Tokyo), 300 pp.]
  		•  Scheelite
    Ca[WO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Yanhua Zhang, Ge Lin, Roberts, P., and Ord, A. (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 261-278.]
  		•  'Sericite'
    Reference: [CanMin 38: p11-22]
  		•  Silver
    Ag
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Sphalerite
    (Zn,Fe
    2+
     
    		)S
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
    Site Photo
    Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
    © Luca Toffolo
  		•  Stannite
    Cu
     
    2
    		(Fe,Zn)SnS
     
    4
    Reference: [Yanhua Zhang, Ge Lin, Roberts, P., and Ord, A. (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 261-278.]
  		•  Stibnite
    Sb
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    Reference: [Zhiping Li, and S.G. Peters (1998): USGS Open-File Report 98-466.]
  		•  Stromeyerite ?
    AgCuS
    Description: Described previously, but not found in the study by Zeng et al.
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Szaibélyite
    Mg
     
    2
    		[(OH)(B
     
    2
    		O
     
    4
    		(OH))]
    Reference: [Aleksandrov, S.M. (1998): Geochemistry of skarn and ore formation in dolomites. VSP (Utrecht, Tokyo), 300 pp.]
  		•  Talc
    Mg
     
    3
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		(OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [www.chinamining.org/Facts/2006-10-16/1160985643d1598.html]
  		•  Tantalite
    (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    Reference: [Xiangli Chen, Yanhui Jin, and Ciguo Xie (2003): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 23(4), 323-326.]
  		•  Tetrahedrite
    (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)
     
    12
    		Sb
     
    4
    		S
     
    13
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Tetrahedrite
    var: Argentian Tetrahedrite
    Reference: [Nanshi Zeng, Eiji Izawa, Yoshinobu Motomura, and Lairen Lai (2000): The Canadian Mineralogist 38, 11-22.]
  		•  Uraninite
    UO
     
    2
    Reference: [Yanhua Zhang, Ge Lin, Roberts, P., and Ord, A. (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 261-278.]
  		•  Zinnwaldite
    KLiFe
    2+
     
    		Al[(F,OH)
     
    2
    		|AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		]
    Reference: [Xiangli Chen, Yanhui Jin, and Ciguo Xie (2003): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 23(4), 323-326.]


    67 entries listed. 54 valid minerals. 1 type locality (valid mineral).

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