Sichuan Province, China

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Mineral List:

Acanthite Ag   2 S Reference: [Yang Shihui, Su Junming, Zhang Hanqing, Fu Deming, and Xu Mingji (1991): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 10(4), 379-382.] Actinolite ☐Ca   2 (Mg,Fe 2+   )   5 (Si   8 O   22 )(OH)   2 Reference: [Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Keays, R.R., Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Liang Qi (2006): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 152, 53-74.] Aegirine NaFe 3+   [Si   2 O   6 ] Reference: [] Aegirine-augite (Na,Ca)(Fe 3+   ,Fe 2+   ,Mg,Al)Si   2 O   6 Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Aenigmatite Na   2 Fe 2+ 5 TiO   2 (Si   6 O   18 ) Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] 'Aeschynite' Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] Aguilarite Ag   4 SeS Reference: [Dong Zhensheng et al. (1996). In: Tu Guangzhi, Ed.: Low Temperature Geochemistry, Science Press (Beijing), 32-42.] Aktashite Cu   6 Hg   3 As   4 S   12 Reference: [http://www.idm.gov.vn/Nguon_luc/Xuat_ban/2004/B23/b42.htm] Albite Na[AlSi   3 O   8 ] Reference: [Ottens, B. (2005): The Mineralogical Record 36(1), 45-57.] Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © Safaa Yu Albite var: Cleavelandite Reference: [] 'Albite-Anorthite Series' Reference: [] 'Allanite' Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] Alunite KAl   3 [(OH)   3 |SO   4 ]   2 Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] 'Amphibole Group' Reference: [Xiaofeng Li, Jingwen Mao, Chunzeng Wang, and Yasushi Watanabe (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 30(3/4), 244-256.] Amphibole Group var: Uralite Reference: [] Anhydrite CaSO   4 Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Ankerite Ca(Fe 2+   ,Mg,Mn 2+   )(CO   3 )   2 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.] Antigorite (Mg,Fe 2+   )   3 [(OH)   4 |Si   2 O   5 ] Reference: [Tossavainen, A., Kotilainen, M., Takahashi, K., Guowei Pan, and Vanhala, E. (2001): Annales of Occupational Hygiene 45(2), 145-152.] Antimonselite Sb   2 Se   3 Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy] 'Apatite' Reference: [Rob Lavinsky specimens] Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © Carles Millan 'Apatite var: Collophane' Reference: [Hongjun Liu and Youzhi Xue (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15, 165-176.] 'Apatite var: Phosphorite' Reference: [www.chinamining.org/Facts/2006-10-10/1160465903d1495.html] Apatite-(CaF) Ca   5 [F|(PO   4 )   3 ] Reference: [various correctly added photos] Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China   Aragonite CaCO   3 Reference: [http://www.cicresources.com/PDF_REPORTS/Pingding_F1ReportFinal.pdf] Sichuan Province, China © Rob Lavinsky Arfvedsonite [Na][Na   2 ][Fe 2+ 4 Fe 3+   ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Reference: [] Arsenic As Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Arsenopyrite FeAsS - (Fe   0.90 Co   0.10 )AsS Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.] 'Asphaltum' Reference: [http://www.cicresources.com/PDF_REPORTS/Pingding_F1ReportFinal.pdf] Augite (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe 2+   ,Al,Fe 3+   ,Ti)[(Si,Al)   2 O   6 ] Reference: [] Azurite Cu   3 [OH|CO   3 ]   2 Reference: [Wang Denghong, Qu Wenjun, Li Chunjie, Li Jiankang, Fu Deming, Fu Xiaofang, and Zhao Zhigang (2006): Geological Review 52(2), 219-223.] Babingtonite Ca   2 (Fe,Mn)FeSi   5 O   14 (OH) Reference: [Rock Currier specimens (Jewel Tunnel Imports); Safaa Yu specimen.] Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © Safaa Yu 'Babingtonite-Manganbabingtonite Series' Ca   2 (Fe 2+   ,Mn)Fe 3+   Si   5 O   14 (OH) Reference: [Van King] Baryte BaSO   4 Reference: [Charles Ruggles collection; ex Rocksmith's label] Sichuan Province, China © Rob Lavinsky Baryte var: Strontian Barite (Ba,Sr)[SO   4 ] Reference: [Niu Hecai, Shan Qiang, Chen Xiaoming, and Zhang Haixiang (2003): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 46(Suppl.), 41-49.] Barytocalcite BaCa(CO   3 )   2 Reference: [T. Juxing et al.: Mineral Deposits 17(3): 264-276 (1998)] 'Bastnäsite' Habit: Crystals to 50 x 15 cm Reference: [Xie Yuling, Hou Zengqian, Xu Jiuhua, Yuan Zhongxin, Bai Ge, and Li Xiaoyu (2006): Science in China Series D 49(6), 597-603.; Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Bementite Mn   5 Si   4 O   10 (OH)   6 Reference: [Fan, D., Hein, J.R., and Ye, J. (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15(1), 135-151.] Beryl Be   3 Al   2 Si   6 O   18 Reference: [Cao Zhimin, Zheng Jianbin, Li Youguo, Kabayashi, S., Ren Jianguo, Kaneda, H., Xu Shijin, Shoji, T., and Wang Rucheng (2002): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 45(8), 719-729.] Sichuan Province, China © YCL Beryl var: Aquamarine Be   3 Al   2 Si   6 O   18 Description: Cassiterite crystals with aquamarine beryl and muscovite, 7 inches Reference: [Ottens, B. (2005): The Mineralogical Record 36(1), 45-57.] Sichuan Province, China © Rob Lavinsky Beryl var: Goshenite Reference: [] Sichuan Province, China © Simone Boscolo Betafite (Ca,U)   2 (Ti,Nb)   2 O   6 (OH) Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] β-Fergusonite-(Y) YNbO   4 Reference: [Zhang Peishan, Yang Zhuming, Tao Kejie, and Yang Xueming (1996): \"Mineralogy and Geology of Rare Earths in China\", Science Press (Beijing), 226 pp.] Biotite Reference: [Zeqin Li, Jiangzhen Wang, and Jingya Wang (2003): Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts 2003, A252.] Bismuth Bi Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Bismuthinite Bi   2 S   3 Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] 'Bitumen' Reference: [M Kampf collection] Bornite Cu   5 FeS   4 Reference: [Dunn, P.J., Chao, G.Y., Grice, J.D, Ferraiolo, J.A., Fleischer, M., Pabst, A., and Zilczer, J.A. (1985): American Mineralogist 69, 565-569.] Borovskite Pd   3 SbTe   4 Reference: [] Boulangerite Pb   5 Sb   4 S   11 Reference: [http://www.cicresources.com/PDF_REPORTS/Pingding_F1ReportFinal.pdf] Bournonite PbCuSbS   3 Reference: [Ottens, B. (2005): The Mineralogical Record 36(1), 45-57.] Braunite Mn 2+   Mn 3+ 6 [O   8 |SiO   4 ] Reference: [Hongjun Liu and Youzhi Xue (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15, 165-176.] Bravoite (Fe,Ni)S   2 Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Britholite-(Ce) Ca   2 (Ce,Ca)   3 [(OH,F)|(SiO   4 ,PO   4 )   3 ] Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] Caichengyunite (TL) Fe 2+ 3 Al   2 (SO   4 )   6 ·30H   2 O Type Locality: Longshu Pb-Zn deposit, Huidong Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Reference: [Am.Min. 89,894(2004)] Calaverite AuTe   2 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.] Calcite CaCO   3 Reference: [Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Yunliang Wang (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38, 831-843] Sichuan Province, China © Geoffrey Krasnov Calcite var: Manganoan Calcite (Ca,Mn)CO   3 Reference: [Hongjun Liu and Youzhi Xue (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15, 165-176.] Carrollite Cu(Co,Ni)   2 S   4 Reference: [Fan, D., Hein, J.R., and Ye, J. (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15(1), 135-151.] Cassiterite SnO   2 Description: Cassiterite crystals with aquamarine beryl and muscovite, 7 inches Reference: [Cao Zhimin, Zheng Jianbin, Li Youguo, Kabayashi, S., Ren Jianguo, Kaneda, H., Xu Shijin, Shoji, T., and Wang Rucheng (2002): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 45(8), 719-729.] Sichuan Province, China © Marco Barsanti Celestine SrSO   4 Reference: [Xu Jiuhua, Xie Yuling, Li Jianping, and Hou Zengqian (2001): Progress in Natural Science 11(11), 833-837.; Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Celestine var: Barian Celestine (Sr,Ba)SO   4 Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Cerianite-(Ce) (Ce 4+   ,Th)O   2 Reference: [Xie Yuling, Hou Zengqian, Xu Jiuhua, Yuan Zhongxin, Bai Ge, and Li Xiaoyu (2006): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 49(6), 597-603; Zhang Peishan, Yang Zhuming, Tao Kejie, and Yang Xueming (1996): "Mineralogy and Geology of Rare Earths in China", Science Press (Beijing), 226 pp.] Cerussite PbCO   3 Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Chalcanthite CuSO   4 ·5H   2 O Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] 'Chalcedony' Reference: [http://www.ruegg.co.uk/Final%20Admission%20Document%20CCG.pdf] 'Chalcedony var: Petrified Wood' Reference: [www.cigem.gov.cn/En_readnews.asp?NewsID=11024] Chalcocite Cu   2 S Reference: [Chen, P., Wang, R., Chen, X., and Xu, S. (1999): Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts 1999, no. 7285.] Chalcopyrite CuFeS   2 Reference: [American Mineralogist (1979), 64, 464] 'Chevkinite' (Ca,Ce,Th)   4 (Fe,Mn)   2 (Ti,Fe)   3 Si   4 O   22 Reference: [] Chevkinite-(Ce) (Ce,La,Ca,Th)   4 (Fe 2+   ,Mg)(Fe 2+   ,Ti,Fe 3+   )   2 (Ti,Fe 3+   )   2 [O   4 |Si   2 O   7 ]   2 Reference: [Yang Zhuming, Fleck, M., Smith, M., Tao Kejie, Song Renkui, and Zhang Peishan (2002): European Journal of Mineralogy 14, 969-975.] 'Chlorite Group' Reference: [] Chromite FeCr   2 O   4 Reference: [http://www.wits.ac.za/geosciences/Research/EGRI/Circulars/pdf_files/358.pdf] Chromium (TL) Cr Type Locality: Yangliuping Ni-Cu-(PGE) deposit, Yangliuping dome, Danba Co., Garzê (Ganzi) Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Reference: [Yue Suqin, Wang Wenying, and Sun Suqiong (1981): Chinese Science Bulletin [Kexue Tongbao] 26(15), 959-960] Sichuan Province, China © Thomas Witzke Chrysocolla (Cu,Al)   2 H   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 ·nH   2 O Reference: [Rob Lavinsky specimen] Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © Rob Lavinsky Chrysotile Mg   3 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 Reference: [Tossavainen, A., Kotilainen, M., Takahashi, K., Guowei Pan, and Vanhala, E. (2001): Annales of Occupational Hygiene 45(2), 145-152.] Cinnabar HgS Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Sichuan Province, China © Tony Peterson Clausthalite PbSe Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy] Clinochlore (Mg,Fe 2+   )   5 Al[(OH)   8 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [Fan, D., Hein, J.R., and Ye, J. (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15(1), 135-151.] Cobaltite CoAsS Reference: [Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Yunliang Wang (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38, 831-843] Columbite (Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)   2 O   6 Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] Copper Cu Reference: [Chen, W. (1988): Mineralium Deposita 23(4), 262-267.] Copper var: Stanniferous Copper (Cu,Sn) Reference: [Xie Yuling, Hou Zengqian, Xu Jiuhua, Yuan Zhongxin, Bai Ge, and Li Xiaoyu (2006): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 49(6), 597-603.] Cosalite Pb   2 Bi   2 S   5 Reference: [Dianhao Huang and Shihua Hu (2000): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 19(4), 363-375.] Covellite CuS Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Jianming Liu, and Wenchao Su (2000): Ore Geology Reviews 17, 91-111.] Covellite var: Selenian Covellite Cu(S,Se) Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Jianming Liu, and Wenchao Su (2000): Ore Geology Reviews 17, 91-111.] Cubanite CuFe   2 S   3 Reference: [Dunn, P.J., Chao, G.Y., Grice, J.D, Ferraiolo, J.A., Fleischer, M., Pabst, A., and Zilczer, J.A. (1985): American Mineralogist 69, 565-569.] Danbaite (TL) CuZn   2 Type Locality: Yangliuping Ni-Cu-(PGE) deposit, Yangliuping dome, Danba Co., Garzê (Ganzi) Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Reference: [Am Min 69 (1984), 566] Diaphorite Ag   3 Pb   2 Sb   3 S   8 Reference: [Xiaoming Qu, Qiling Zhang, Zengqian Hou, Yuanping Xu, and Jinzhong Li (2001): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 20(3), 199-207.] Dickite Al   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Jianming Liu, and Wenchao Su (2000): Ore Geology Reviews 17, 91-111.] Digenite Cu   9 S   5 Reference: [Zhang Suhua et al. (1997): Chinese Journal of Nonferrous Metals 7(2), 11-16.] Diopside CaMg[Si   2 O   6 ] Reference: [Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Yunliang Wang (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38, 831-843] Dolomite CaMg(CO   3 )   2 Reference: [various correctly added photos] Dolomite var: Ferroan Dolomite Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Enstatite var: Bronzite (Mg,Fe 2+   )   2 [SiO   3 ]   2 Reference: [http://www.meteorites4sale.net/MET_J.HTM] Epidote {Ca   2 }{Al   2 Fe 3+   }[O|OH|SiO   4 |Si   2 O   7 ] Reference: [Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Yunliang Wang (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38, 831-843; Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Keays, R.R., Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Liang Qi (2006): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 152, 53-74.] Sichuan Province, China © Rob Lavinsky Erlichmanite OsS   2 Reference: [] Eucairite AgCuSe Reference: [Zhang Suhua et al. (1997): Chinese Journal of Nonferrous Metals 7(2), 11-16.; Dong Zhensheng et al. (1996). In: Tu Guangzhi, Ed.: Low Temperature Geochemistry, Science Press (Beijing), 32-42.] Famatinite Cu   3 SbS   4 Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] 'Feldspar Group' Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.] Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © Collectors Edge 'Fergusonite' Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Ferroselite FeSe   2 Description: Reported from an undisclosed sedimentary uranium deposit in Sichuan Province. Reference: [Wu Shenyun, Wang Deshang, and Ma Zhanwen (1982): Rock and Mineral Analysis 1(4), 25-29.] 'Fluocerite' Reference: [Xu Jiuhua, Xie Yuling, Li Jianping, and Hou Zengqian (2001): Progress in Natural Science 11(11), 833-837.] Fluorite CaF   2 Reference: [Cao Zhimin, Zheng Jianbin, Li Youguo, Kabayashi, S., Ren Jianguo, Kaneda, H., Xu Shijin, Shoji, T., and Wang Rucheng (2002): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 45(8), 719-729.] Sichuan Province, China © YCL Freibergite (Ag   4+2x Cu   2-2x )[(Cu, Ag)   4 (Fe, Zn)   2 ]Sb   4 S   12 S   1-x (0 < x < 1) Reference: [http://www.cicresources.com/PDF_REPORTS/Pingding_F1ReportFinal.pdf] Fergusonite-(Y) YNbO   4 Reference: [Zhang Peishan, Yang Zhuming, Tao Kejie, and Yang Xueming (1996): \"Mineralogy and Geology of Rare Earths in China\", Science Press (Beijing), 226 pp.] Galena PbS Reference: [Dunn, P.J., Chao, G.Y., Grice, J.D, Ferraiolo, J.A., Fleischer, M., Pabst, A., and Zilczer, J.A. (1985): American Mineralogist 69, 565-569.] 'Garnet Group' X   3 Z   2 (TO   4 )   3 (X = Ca, Fe, etc·, Z = Al, Cr, etc·, T = Si, As, V) Reference: [Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Yunliang Wang (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38, 831-843] Gersdorffite NiAsS Reference: [American Mineralogist (1979), 64, 464] Glauberite Na   2 Ca(SO   4 )   2 Reference: [Acta Geologica Sichuan 2004(2).] Goethite α-Fe 3+   O(OH) Reference: [Gu, X.X., Liu, J.M., Schulz, O., Vavtar, F., and Zheng, M.H. (2002): Ore Geology Reviews 22, 91-116.] Gold Au Reference: [Dunn, P.J., Chao, G.Y., Grice, J.D, Ferraiolo, J.A., Fleischer, M., Pabst, A., and Zilczer, J.A. (1985): American Mineralogist 69, 565-569.] Sichuan Province, China © fabreminerals.com Gold var: Argentian Mercurian Gold (Au,Ag,Hg) Reference: [Yang Shihui, Su Junming, Zhang Hanqing, Fu Deming, and Xu Mingji (1991): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 10(4), 379-382.] Gold var: Electrum (Au, Ag) Reference: [Dunn, P.J., Chao, G.Y., Grice, J.D, Ferraiolo, J.A., Fleischer, M., Pabst, A., and Zilczer, J.A. (1985): American Mineralogist 69, 565-569.] Görgeyite K   2 Ca   5 (SO   4 )   6 ·H   2 O Reference: [Keqin Cai, Dejun Zhao, Linzhi Liao, and Xinhua Huang (1985): Journal of China University of Geoscience 10(4), 21-28.] Graphite C Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Grossular Ca   3 Al   2 [SiO   4 ]   3 Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Khin Zaw, Guitang Pan, Xuanxue Mo, Qiang Xu, Yunzhong Hu, and Xingzhen Li (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 48-87.] Gypsum Ca[SO   4 ] · 2H   2 O Reference: [Xu Jiuhua, Xie Yuling, Li Jianping, and Hou Zengqian (2001): Progress in Natural Science 11(11), 833-837.] Halite NaCl Reference: [Xu Jiuhua, Xie Yuling, Li Jianping, and Hou Zengqian (2001): Progress in Natural Science 11(11), 833-837.] Hausmannite MnMn   2 O   4 Reference: [Fan, D., Hein, J.R., and Ye, J. (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15(1), 135-151.] Hematite Fe   2 O   3 Reference: [] Hematite var: Specularite Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Hessite Ag   2 Te Reference: [Wang Xiaochun (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(3), 544-547.] Hexatestibiopanickelite Ni(Te,Sb) Reference: [American Mineralogist (1979), 64, 464] 'Hornblende' Reference: [] Hyalophane (K,Ba)[Al(Si,Al)Si   2 O   8 ] Reference: [Hou Zengqian, Khin Zaw, Qu Xiaoming, Ye Qingtong, Yu Jinjie, Xu Mingji, Fu Deming and Yin Xianke (2001): Economic Geology 96(7), 1491-1512.] Hydroastrophyllite (H   3 O,K,Ca)   3 (Fe,Mn)   5-65 Ti   2 Si   8 (O,OH)   31 Reference: [X-Ray Laboratory, Hubei Geologic College (1974): Scientia Geologica Sinica 1974(1), 18-33.] 'Hydromuscovite' Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Jianming Liu, and Wenchao Su (2000): Ore Geology Reviews 17, 91-111.] Hydrozincite Zn   5 [(OH)   3 |CO   3 ]   2 Reference: [Khin Zaw, Peters, S.G., Cromie, P., Burrett, C., and Zengqian Hou (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 3-47.] Illite K   0.65 A   2.0 [][Al   0.65 Si,   3.35 O   10 ](OH)   2 Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Ilmenite Fe 2+   TiO   3 Reference: [Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Yunliang Wang (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38, 831-843] Iridium var: Osmiridium Reference: [] Iron Fe Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Ishikawaite U 4+   Fe 2+   Nb   2 O   8 Reference: [Zhang Peishan, Yang Zhuming, Tao Kejie, and Yang Xueming (1996): \"Mineralogy and Geology of Rare Earths in China\", Science Press (Beijing), 226 pp.] Jamesonite Pb   4 FeSb   6 S   14 Reference: [Dianhao Huang and Shihua Hu (2000): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 19(4), 363-375.] Jinshajiangite (TL) BaNaTi   2 Fe 2+ 4 (Si   2 O   7 )   2 O   2 (OH)   2 F Type Locality: Luku village, Huili Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Reference: [Hong Wenxing and Fu Pingqiu (1981): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 1(1), 16-23.] Jordisite MoS   2 Reference: [Li Chaoyang (1996), In: Tu Guangzhi (ed.): "Geochemistry of Strata-Bound Deposits in China", Science Press (Beijing), 508-527.] Kainosite-(Y) Ca   2 (Y,Ce)   2 Si   4 O   12 CO   3 ·H   2 O Reference: [Denghong Wang, Yuchuan Chen, Jue Xu, Jianmin Yang, Chunji Xue, and Shenghao Yan (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(3), 478-484.] Kaolinite Al   2 Si   2 O   5 (OH)   4 Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Kësterite Cu   2 (Zn,Fe)SnS   4 Habit: pseudo tetrahedral xls to over a cm, coated in mushistonite Colour: Yellowish mushistonite, black on fresh break Description: About a dozen or so of these specimens hit the market in two lots in 2001 and 2002. They were called a new mineral and labeled "pandaite" which had been used before and discredited. Then they chemically analysed as Kesterite. Reference: [Hedland, A. (2004): Das Scheelit-Beryll-Kassiterit-Fluorit-Vorkommen von Huya-Zibeisha bei Pingwu, Provinz Sichuan, China. Mineralien Welt 15 (6), 46-57.] Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © 2006 M. Kampf 'K Feldspar' Reference: [Zeqin Li, Jiangzhen Wang, and Jingya Wang (2003): Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts 2003, A252.] Kotulskite Pd(Te,Bi)   1-2 Reference: [American Mineralogist (1979), 64, 464] Kullerudite NiSe   2 Reference: [Liu Jia-jun, Liu Xian-fan, Ling Hong-fei, Liu Jian-ming, and Lu Wen-quan (2000): Geological Journal of China Universities 6(2), 210-214.] Kutnohorite Ca(Mn,Mg,Fe)(CO   3 )   2 Reference: [Fan, D., Hein, J.R., and Ye, J. (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15(1), 135-151.] Laurite RuS   2 Reference: [Deng, H.-L., Campbell, A.J., and Humayun, M. (2002): Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts 2002, A177.] Lautite CuAsS Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zhang, and Jianming Liu (1995): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 15(4), 425-427.] Limonite FeO(OH)·nH   2 O Reference: [Xie Yuling, Hou Zengqian, Xu Jiuhua, Yuan Zhongxin, Bai Ge, and Li Xiaoyu (2006): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 49(6), 597-603.] Linnaeite Co 2+   Co 3+ 2 S   4 Reference: [Dunn, P.J., Chao, G.Y., Grice, J.D, Ferraiolo, J.A., Fleischer, M., Pabst, A., and Zilczer, J.A. (1985): American Mineralogist 69, 565-569.] Magnesiofoitite [ ][Mg   2 (Al,Fe 3+   )][Al   6 ][(OH)   3 |OH|(BO   3 )   3 |Si   6 O   18 ] Description: confirmed by microprobe analysis at IGEM RAN, Russia Reference: [various correctly added photos] Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © Jiangbin Magnesioriebeckite [ ][Na   2 ][Mg   3 Fe 3+ 2 ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Reference: [Denghong Wang, Yuchuan Chen, Jue Xu, Jianmin Yang, Chunji Xue, and Shenghao Yan (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(3), 478-484.] Magnetite Fe 2+   Fe 3+ 2 O   4 Reference: [Dunn, P.J., Chao, G.Y., Grice, J.D, Ferraiolo, J.A., Fleischer, M., Pabst, A., and Zilczer, J.A. (1985): American Mineralogist 69, 565-569.] Magnetite var: Titaniferous Magnetite Fe 2+   (Fe 3+   ,Ti)   2 O   4 Reference: [http://www.wits.ac.za/geosciences/Research/EGRI/Circulars/pdf_files/358.pdf] Malachite Cu   2 [(OH)   2 |CO   3 ] Reference: [Ottens, B. (2005): The Mineralogical Record 36(1), 45-57.] Zhaojue Copper Mine, Sikai Town, Zhaojue Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China   Manganbabingtonite ? Ca   2 (Mn,Fe)FeSi   5 O   14 (OH) Reference: [Rob Lavinsky specimen] Ganzhizhou Mine, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © Rob Lavinsky 'Manganese Oxides' Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Manganite Mn 3+   O(OH) Reference: [Fan, D., Hein, J.R., and Ye, J. (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15(1), 135-151.] Manganosite MnO Reference: [Fan, D., Hein, J.R., and Ye, J. (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15(1), 135-151.] Mansfieldite AlAsO   4 ·2H   2 O Reference: [http://www.cicresources.com/PDF_REPORTS/Pingding_F1ReportFinal.pdf] Maoniupingite-(Ce) (TL) (REE,Ca)   4 (Fe 3+   ,Ti,Fe 2+   ,[])(Ti,Fe 3+   ,Fe 2+   ,Nb)   4 [O   4 |Si   2 O   7 ]   2 Type Locality: Maoniuping REE deposit, Mianning Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Reference: [Shen Gan-Fu et al.: Chenji yu Tetisi Dizhi (Sedimentary and Tethyan Geology), 25(1-2):210-216 (2005); Yang, Z., Fleck, M., Smith, M., Tao, K., Song, R., Zhang, P. (2002): The crystal structure of natural Fe-rich chevkinite-(Ce). European Journal of Mineralogy, 14, 969-975] Marcasite FeS   2 Reference: [AmMin 85:264] Massicot PbO Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Melilite (Ca,Na)   2 (Al,Mg,Fe 2+   )[(Al,Si)SiO   7 ] Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Khin Zaw, Guitang Pan, Xuanxue Mo, Qiang Xu, Yunzhong Hu, and Xingzhen Li (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 48-87.] Merenskyite (Pd,Pt)(Te,Bi)   2 Reference: [] Metacinnabar HgS Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Khin Zaw, Guitang Pan, Xuanxue Mo, Qiang Xu, Yunzhong Hu, and Xingzhen Li (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 48-87.] Miargyrite AgSbS   2 Reference: [Dianhao Huang and Shihua Hu (2000): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 19(4), 363-375.] Michenerite PdBiTe Reference: [American Mineralogist (1979), 64, 464] Microcline K[AlSi   3 O   8 ] Reference: [Cao Zhimin, Zheng Jianbin, Li Youguo, Kabayashi, S., Ren Jianguo, Kaneda, H., Xu Shijin, Shoji, T., and Wang Rucheng (2002): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 45(8), 719-729.] Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © rare-X.com Millerite NiS Reference: [] Molybdenite MoS   2 Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Pusheng Zeng, Yongfeng Gao, Andao Du, and Deming Fu (2006): Mineralium Deposita 41(1), 33-45.] 'Monazite' Reference: [] Moncheite (Pt,Pd)(Te,Bi)   2 Reference: [http://www.the-conference.com/2003/Gold2003/abstracts/A560.pdf] Montmorillonite (Na,Ca)   0.33 (Al,Mg)   2 Si   4 O   10 (OH)   2 ·nH   2 O Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Muchuanite Reference: [Zhang Rubo, Gong Xiasheng, Zhon Zhendong, Fan Liangming, and Shuai Dequan (1981): Geochimica 10(2), 120-127.] Muscovite KAl   2 [(OH)   2 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [] Mushistonite (Cu,Zn,Fe 2+   )[Sn(OH)   6 ] Reference: [Hedland, A. (2004): Das Scheelit-Beryll-Kassiterit-Fluorit-Vorkommen von Huya-Zibeisha bei Pingwu, Provinz Sichuan, China. Mineralien Welt 15 (6), 46-57] Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © Brent Thorne Naumannite Ag   2 Se Reference: [Dong Zhensheng et al. (1996). In: Tu Guangzhi, Ed.: Low Temperature Geochemistry, Science Press (Beijing), 32-42.] Nickeline NiAs Reference: [] 'Olivine' (Mg,Fe 2+   )   2 [SiO   4 ] Reference: [] Omeiite (TL) (Os,Ru)As   2 Type Locality: Unnamed Cu-Ni deposit, Mt Omei (Omei Shan), Emeishan Co., Leshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Description: Altered ultramafic body. Reference: [Ren Yingxin, Hu Qinde, and Xu Jingao (1978): Acta Geologica Sinica 52(2), 163-167.] Opal SiO   2 ·nH   2 O Reference: [http://www.cicresources.com/PDF_REPORTS/Pingding_F1ReportFinal.pdf] Orpiment As   2 S   3 Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © MinFans.com Orthobrannerite U 4+   U 6+   Ti   4 O   12 (OH)   2 Reference: [X-ray Laboratory, Peking Institute of Uranium Geology and Xray Laboratory, Wuhan Geological College (1978): Acta Geologica Sinica 52(3), 241-251.] Orthoclase K[AlSi   3 O   8 ] Reference: [Xu Cheng, Huang Zhilong, Liu Congqiang, Qi Liang, Li Wenbo, and Guan Tao (2003): Geochemical Journal 37, 391-399.] Parisite-(Ce) Ca(Ce,La)   2 [F   2 |(CO   3 )   3 ] Reference: [Dawei Meng, Xiuling Wu, Tao Mu, and Douxing Li (2001): Canadian Mineralogist 39, 1713-1724.] Pearceite [(Ag,Cu)   6 (As,Sb)   2 S   7 ][Ag   9 CuS   4 ] Reference: [Chaoyang Li, Tiegeng Liu, Lin Ye, Weiguang Zhu, and Hailin Deng (2003): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 46, Supplement 1, 84-98.] Pectolite NaCa   2 [HSi   3 O   9 ] Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] Pectolite var: Manganoan Pectolite Na(Ca,Mn)   2 [HSi   3 O   9 ] Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] Penroseite (Ni,Co,Cu)Se   2 Reference: [Liu Jia-jun, Liu Xian-fan, Ling Hong-fei, Liu Jian-ming, and Lu Wen-quan (2000): Geological Journal of China Universities 6(2), 210-214.] Pentlandite (Fe,Ni)   9 S   8 Reference: [American Mineralogist (1979), 64, 464] Phlogopite KMg   3 [(OH,F)   2 |AlSi   3 O   10 ] Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Piemontite {Ca   2 }{Al   2 Mn 3+   }[O|OH|SiO   4 |Si   2 O   7 ] Reference: [Hongjun Liu and Youzhi Xue (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15, 165-176.] Platinum Pt Reference: [http://www.the-conference.com/2003/Gold2003/abstracts/A560.pdf] Polybasite [(Ag,Cu)   6 (Sb,As)   2 S   7 ][Ag   9 CuS   4 ] Reference: [Chaoyang Li, Tiegeng Liu, Lin Ye, Weiguang Zhu, and Hailin Deng (2003): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 46, Supplement 1, 84-98.] Polydymite Ni 2+   Ni 3+ 2 S   4 Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Jianming Liu, and Wenchao Su (2000): Ore Geology Reviews 17, 91-111.] Polyhalite K   2 Ca   2 Mg(SO   4 )   4 ·2H   2 O Reference: [Xuanzhen Huan (2004): Hydrogeology & Engineering Geology [Shuiwen Dizhi Gongcheng Dizhi] 31(4), 111-114.] Prehnite Ca   2 Al   2 Si   3 O   12 (OH) Reference: [Safaa Yu collection; Rock Currier specimens (Jewel Tunnel Imports)] Ganzhizhou Mine, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © Rob Lavinsky 'Psilomelane' Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/huya-and-siwangpu-10003697.htm] 'Pumpellyite' Reference: [] Sichuan Province, China © Edwards Minerals Pyrargyrite Ag   3 SbS   3 Reference: [Dianhao Huang and Shihua Hu (2000): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 19(4), 363-375.] Pyrite FeS   2 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.] Sichuan Province, China © J.Ralph Pyrite var: Arsenian Pyrite Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Pyrochlore (Ca,Na)   2 Nb   2 O   6 (OH,F) Reference: [] Pyrolusite MnO   2 Reference: [http://www.mineralmundi.com/jiaodingshan-pyrolusite-mine-10159133.htm] Pyrophyllite Al   2 Si   4 O   10 (OH)   2 Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Pyrrhotite Fe   7 S   8 , (-4M), also given as Fe   1-x S (x = 0 - 0.2) Reference: [American Mineralogist (1979), 64, 464] Quartz SiO   2 Reference: [Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Yunliang Wang (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38, 831-843] Sichuan Province, China © Rob Lavinsky Quartz var: Amethyst SiO   2 Reference: [Jordi Fabre] Hongquizhen Quarry, Meigu Co., Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © fabreminerals.com Quartz var: Chert Reference: [Hou Zengqian, Khin Zaw, Qu Xiaoming, Ye Qingtong, Yu Jinjie, Xu Mingji, Fu Deming and Yin Xianke (2001): Economic Geology 96(7), 1491-1512.] Quartz var: Jasper Reference: [Hou Zengqian, Khin Zaw, Qu Xiaoming, Ye Qingtong, Yu Jinjie, Xu Mingji, Fu Deming and Yin Xianke (2001): Economic Geology 96(7), 1491-1512.] Quartz var: Rock Crystal Reference: [M Kampf collection] Sichuan Province, China © Amo Quartz var: Smoky Quartz SiO   2 Reference: [various correctly added photos] Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © Safaa Yu Qusongite WC Reference: [Jianhong Zhang, Guojie Yang, and Zhaohui Li (1986): Kuangwu Xuebao 6, 344-349.] Realgar As   4 S   4 Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Rhodochrosite MnCO   3 Reference: [Fan, D., Hein, J.R., and Ye, J. (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15(1), 135-151.] Rhodonite MnSiO   3 Reference: [Hongjun Liu and Youzhi Xue (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15, 165-176.] Riebeckite [ ][Na   2 ][Fe 2+ 3 Fe 3+ 2 ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189, 174 pp.] Röntgenite-(Ce) Ca   2 (Ce,La)   3 [F   3 |(CO   3 )   5 ] Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy] Rutile TiO   2 Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Samarskite-(Y) (Y,Fe 3+   ,Fe 2+   ,U,Th,Ca)   2 (Nb,Ta)   2 O   8 Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] 'Saussurite' Reference: [http://www.the-conference.com/2003/Gold2003/abstracts/A560.pdf] 'Scapolite' Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.] Scheelite Ca[WO   4 ] Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Sichuan Province, China © FRANCO LAZZARI Schorl ? [Na][Fe 2+ 3 ][Al   6 ][(OH)   3 |OH|(BO   3 )   3 |Si   6 O   18 ] Reference: [No reference listed] Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © John Sobolewski Scorodite Fe 3+   AsO   4 ·2H   2 O Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Seligmannite PbCuAsS   3 Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy] Sellaite MgF   2 Reference: [Denghong Wang, Yuchuan Chen, Jue Xu, Jianmin Yang, Chunji Xue, and Shenghao Yan (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(3), 478-484.] Sepiolite Mg   4 Si   6 O   15 (OH)   2 ·6H   2 O Reference: [Industrial Minerals and Processing 33(12), 8-11 (2003).] 'Sericite' Reference: [] 'Serpentine Group' D   2 [Si   2 O   5 ](OH)4 + or - nH   2 O Reference: [Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Yunliang Wang (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38, 831-843] Siderite FeCO   3 Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Siegenite from CoNi   2 S   4 to NiCo   2 S   4 Reference: [] Silver Ag Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Khin Zaw, Guitang Pan, Xuanxue Mo, Qiang Xu, Yunzhong Hu, and Xingzhen Li (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 48-87.] Silver var: Kongsbergite (Ag,Hg) Reference: [http://www.portergeo.com.au/database/mineinfo.asp?mineid=mn728] Skinnerite Cu   3 SbS   3 Reference: [Wang Xiaochun (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(3), 544-547.] Sperrylite PtAs   2 Reference: [American Mineralogist (1979), 64, 464] Spertiniite Cu(OH)   2 Reference: [Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data] Sichuan Province, China © Pavel M. Kartashov Spessartine Mn 2+ 3 Al   2 [SiO   4 ]   3 Reference: [Hongjun Liu and Youzhi Xue (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15, 165-176.] Sphalerite (Zn,Fe 2+   )S Reference: [Dunn, P.J., Chao, G.Y., Grice, J.D, Ferraiolo, J.A., Fleischer, M., Pabst, A., and Zilczer, J.A. (1985): American Mineralogist 69, 565-569.] Sichuan Province, China © Safaa Yu Sphalerite var: Marmatite (Zn,Fe)S Reference: [Dianhao Huang (2000): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica [Yanshikuang Wuxue Zazhi] 19(1), 78-87.] Spinel MgAl   2 O   4 Reference: [] Spodumene LiAl[Si   2 O   6 ] Reference: [http://www.sterlinggroupventures.com/jiajika.html] Stannite Cu   2 (Fe,Zn)SnS   4 Reference: [Dianhao Huang and Shihua Hu (2000): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 19(4), 363-375.] Huya-Siwangpu Mn deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © CCURTO08 Stibiconite Sb 3+   Sb 5+ 2 O   6 (OH) Reference: [Gu, X.X., Liu, J.M., Schulz, O., Vavtar, F., and Zheng, M.H. (2002): Ore Geology Reviews 22, 91-116.] Stibnite Sb   2 S   3 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.] Stibnite var: Selenian Stibnite Sb   2 (S,Se)   3 Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Jianming Liu, and Wenchao Su (2000): Ore Geology Reviews 17, 91-111.] Stromeyerite AgCuS Reference: [Zhang Suhua et al. (1997): Chinese Journal of Nonferrous Metals 7(2), 11-16.; Dong Zhensheng et al. (1996). In: Tu Guangzhi, Ed.: Low Temperature Geochemistry, Science Press (Beijing), 32-42.] Strontianite SrCO   3 Reference: [Xu Jiuhua, Xie Yuling, Li Jianping, and Hou Zengqian (2001): Progress in Natural Science 11(11), 833-837.; Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Sudburyite (Pd,Ni)Sb Reference: [American Mineralogist (1979), 64, 464] Sulphur S   8 Reference: [Zhiping Li, and S.G. Peters (1998): USGS Open-File Report 98-466.] Sulvanite Cu   3 VS   4 Reference: [Yang Shihui, Su Junming, Zhang Hanqing, Fu Deming, and Xu Mingji (1991): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 10(4), 379-382.] Svanbergite SrAl   3 [(OH)   6 |SO   4 |PO   4 ] Reference: [www.chinamining.org/Facts/2006-10-10/1160465903d1495.html] 'Synchysite' Reference: [Yang, Z., Smith, M.P., Henderson, P., Le Bas, M.J., Tao, K., and Zhang, P. (2000): Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie Monatshefte, ?(10), 466-480.] Talc Mg   3 Si   4 O   10 (OH)   2 Reference: [] Tantalite (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)   2 O   6 Reference: [http://www.sterlinggroupventures.com/jiajika.html] Tellurium Te Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy] Tennantite (Cu,Ag,Fe,Zn)   12 As   4 S   13 Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.] Tennantite var: Zincian Tennantite Reference: [Wang Xiaochun (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(3), 544-547.] Testibiopalladite PdTe(Sb,Te) Reference: [Platinum metal mineral research group, Kweiyang Institute of Geochemistry (1974): Geochimica 1974(3), 169-181; Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990; Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Yunliang Wang (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38, 831-843] Tetradymite Bi   2 Te   2 S Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Yitian Wang, Tiping Ding, Yuchuan Chen, Jiaxiu Wei, and Jianzhao Yin (2002): Resource Geology 52(1), 15-23.] Leshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © Marek Patúš Tetrahedrite (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)   12 Sb   4 S   13 Reference: [Gu, X.X., Liu, J.M., Schulz, O., Vavtar, F., and Zheng, M.H. (2002): Ore Geology Reviews 22, 91-116.] Tetrahedrite var: Argentian Tetrahedrite Reference: [Chaoyang Li, Tiegeng Liu, Lin Ye, Weiguang Zhu, and Hailin Deng (2003): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 46, Supplement 1, 84-98.] Tetrahedrite var: Zincian Tetrahedrite Cu   10 Zn   2 Sb   4 S   13 Reference: [Wang Xiaochun (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(3), 544-547.] Thorite (Th,U)[SiO   4 ] Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] Thorite var: Uranothorite (Th,U)SiO   4 Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Tiemannite HgSe Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy] Tin Sn Reference: [Xie Yuling, Hou Zengqian, Xu Jiuhua, Yuan Zhongxin, Bai Ge, and Li Xiaoyu (2006): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 49(6), 597-603.] Titanite CaTi[O|SiO   4 ] Reference: [Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Keays, R.R., Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Liang Qi (2006): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 152, 53-74.] Tongxinite Cu   2 Zn Reference: [Luo Mei and Wang Yuewen (1999): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 19(1), 20-22.] 'Tourmaline' AD   3 G   6 (BO   3 )   3 [T   6 O   18 ]Y   3 Z Reference: [Cao Zhimin, Zheng Jianbin, Li Youguo, Kabayashi, S., Ren Jianguo, Kaneda, H., Xu Shijin, Shoji, T., and Wang Rucheng (2002): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 45(8), 719-729.] Tremolite ☐[Ca   2 ][Mg   5 ][(OH)   2 |Si   8 O   22 ] Reference: [Xieyan Song, Meifu Zhou, Zhimin Cao, Min Sun, and Yunliang Wang (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38, 831-843] Troilite FeS Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy] Trüstedtite Ni   3 Se   4 Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy] Tsumoite BiTe Reference: [Anthony, J.W. et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy] Tungstite WO   3 ·H   2 O Reference: [Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.] Unnamed (Ni Arsenide Sulphide) Ni   3 As   3 (S,Se)   4 Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zhang and Jianming Liu (1995): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 15(4), 425-427.] Uraninite UO   2 Reference: [Li Chaoyang (1996), In: Tu Guangzhi (ed.): "Geochemistry of Strata-Bound Deposits in China", Science Press (Beijing), 508-527.] Uraninite var: Pitchblende UO   2 Reference: [Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156.] Vaesite NiS   2 Reference: [Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Jianming Liu, and Wenchao Su (2000): Ore Geology Reviews 17, 91-111.] Valentinite Sb   2 O   3 Reference: [Gu, X.X., Liu, J.M., Schulz, O., Vavtar, F., and Zheng, M.H. (2002): Ore Geology Reviews 22, 91-116.] Vesuvianite Ca   10 (Mg,Fe)   2 Al   4 Si   9 O   34 (OH)   4 Reference: [Zengqian Hou, Khin Zaw, Guitang Pan, Xuanxue Mo, Qiang Xu, Yunzhong Hu, and Xingzhen Li (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 48-87.] Vincentite Pd   3 As Reference: [Hong Zhong, Xinhua Zhou, Meifu Zhou, Min Sun, and Bingguang Liu (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(2), 226-239] Violarite Fe 2+   Ni 3+ 2 S   4 Reference: [American Mineralogist (1979), 64, 464] Witherite BaCO   3 Reference: [T. Juxing et al.: Mineral Deposits 17(3): 264-276 (1998)] Wolframite (Fe 2+   )WO   4 to (Mn 2+   )WO   4 Reference: [Ottens, B. (2005): The Mineralogical Record 36(1), 45-57.] Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China © YCL Wollastonite Ca[SiO   3 ] Reference: [Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.] Wulfenite Pb[MoO   4 ] Reference: [Wilson, W.E., and Origlieri, M.J. (2007): The Mineralogical Record 38, 67-71.; Zengqian Hou, Shihong Tian, Yuling Xie, Zhusen Yang, Zhongxin Yuan, Shuping Yin, Longsheng Yi, Hongcai Fei, Tianren Zou, Ge Bai, and Xiaoyu Li (2009): Ore Geology Reviews (in press)] Sichuan Province, China © Crystal Classics Xenotime-(Y) YPO   4 Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] Zinccopperite Cu   7 Zn   4 (?) Reference: [Yanfu Xiao, Yan Sun, Yan Lu, Chunqi Wen, and Jiangzhen Wang (1998): Acta Geologica Sinica 72(3), 308–313; Sun, Y., Xiao, Y., Wen, C., et al. (2002): Bulletin of Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry 21(4), 266-267.] Zinkenite Pb   9 Sb   22 S   42 Reference: [Xiaoming Qu, Qiling Zhang, Zengqian Hou, Yuanping Xu, and Jinzhong Li (2001): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 20(3), 199-207.] Zircon Zr[SiO   4 ] Reference: [Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189] Zircon var: Cyrtolite Zr[(SiO   4 ),(OH)   4 ] Reference: [Hong Zhong, Weiguang Zhu, Zhuyin Chu, Defeng He, and Xieyan Song (2007): Chemical Geology 236(1/2), 112-133.] Zircon var: Orvillite near 9ZrO   2 ·6SiO   2 ·5H   2 O Reference: [Hong Zhong, Weiguang Zhu, Zhuyin Chu, Defeng He, and Xieyan Song (2007): Chemical Geology 236(1/2), 112-133.]

291 entries listed. 208 valid minerals. 5 type localities (valid minerals). 1 type locality (other).

Localities in this Region:

China   Sichuan Province Chengdu Prefecture Chengdu City Longqiao Mine Dazhou Prefecture Qu Co. Nongle deposit Wanyuan Co. Miaozi Ba deposit Deyang Prefecture Shifang Co. Wangjiaping P deposit Garzê (Ganzi) Autonomous Prefecture Baiyu Co. Gacun Ag-Zn-Pb-Cu deposit Gayiqiong Zn-Pb-Cu-Ag deposit Kongmasi Hg deposit Nongduke Ag-Au deposit Ronggong (Ronghong) deposit Shengmolong deposit Xiacun deposit Batang Co. Cuomolong Sn-Pb-Zn deposit Lianlong Sn-Ag deposit Najiaoxi Pb-Zn deposit Xiasai Ag-Pb-Zn deposit Danba Co. Danba pegmatite Yangliuping dome Daqiangyanwuo intrusion Xiezuoping intrusion Yangliuping Ni-Cu-(PGE) deposit Zhengziyanwuo Ni-Cu-(PGE) deposit Garzê (Ganzi) Co. Gala Au deposit Pulongba Au deposit Qiuluo Au-Sb deposit Jiulong Co. Liwu Cu-Zn deposit Kangding Co. Daduhe gold field Baijintaizi Au deposit Heijintaizi Au deposit Huangjinping Au deposit Sandiao Au deposit Jiajika Li deposit Pianyanzi Au deposit Wudaoniupeng Asbestos deposit Litang Co. Western Qinling gold belt Weiguan Au deposit Sêrtar (Seda) Co. Xiaqu Au deposit Xinlong Co. Quluopunongba Au-As-Sb-Hg-Tl-Ba deposit Guang'an Prefecture Huaying Co. Lushi Zhailiangzi quarry Guangyuan Prefecture Jiange Co. Lianghekou Jiange meteorite Qingchuan Co. Shuimo Au deposit Yaodu Au deposit Leshan Prefecture Ebian Co. Dadu river valley Pb-Zn mining district Heiqu-Xuequ Pb-Zn deposit Jinkouhe Emeishan Co. Mt Omei (Omei Shan) Unnamed Cu-Ni deposit Muchuan Co. Minzhu-Taiping Re-Mo-(Os) deposit Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture Dechang Co. Badong intrusion Dalucao REE deposit Ganluo Co. Chipu Pb-Zn mining district Chipuyuguang Zinc Mine Huidong Co. Daliangzi Pb-Zn deposit Dayinchang Zn-Pb deposit Disu Pb-Zn deposit Huidong Cu-Au deposit Longshu Pb-Zn deposit Huili Co. Chahe Sn-Cu deposit Cida intrusion Dayanzi PGE deposit Lalachang (Lala) Cu deposit Luchang-Datongchang Ag-Cu deposit Luku village Tianbaoshan Zn-Pb-Ag deposit Xiaoshifang Mine Meigu Co. Ganzhizhou Mine Hongquizhen Quarry Shuangmaoshan Epidote mines Mianning Co. Chapuzi Au deposit Lizhuang REE deposit Maoniuping REE deposit Mianshawa Au deposit Muluozhai REE deposit Muli Co. Erze Au-Ag-Cu deposit Ningnan Co. Paoma Pb-Zn deposit Xichang Co. Xichang Mine Xide Co. Shengou Cassiterite Mine Shengou Zinc Mine Yanyuan Co. Mofancun Cu deposit Xifanping Cu-Au deposit Zhaojue Co. Sikai Town Zhaojue Copper Mine Meishan Prefecture Pengshan Co. Pengshan Sulphate deposit Mianyang Prefecture Beichuan Co. Western Qinling gold belt Mahuanggou Au deposit Jiangyou Co. Yangjiayuan deposit Mianyang City Mianyang Mine Pingwu Co. Mt Xuebaoding Huya village Beryl-Scheelite deposit Huya-Siwangpu Mn deposit Western Qinling gold belt Gaojiamo Au deposit Hujiagou Au deposit Jindonggou Au deposit Xiangshujia deposit Yinchang Au deposit Yinchanggou (Yingchanggou) Au deposit Ngawa (Aba) Autonomous Prefecture Heishui Co. Hongyan Mn deposit Maerkang (Barkam) Co. Maerkang Mine Nanping (Jiuzhaigou) Co. Western Qinling gold belt Erdaoqiao Au deposit Lianhecun (Lianhechun) Au-Hg-(As-Sb) deposit Manaoke Au-W deposit Shangpengzi Au deposit Shuiniujia (Shiuniujia) Au deposit Rangtang Co. (Zamtang Co.) Dailong Au deposit Jinmuda Au deposit Rangtang Au deposit Ruo'ergai Co. (Zoigê Co.) Jiangzha U deposit Luojungou U deposit Western Qinling gold belt Baxi (Axi) Au-Hg-(As-Sb) deposit Pingding (Dingping; Xionghuangpo) Au-As-Hg deposit Qiongmo (Qiongme; Quongme) Au-Se deposit Songpan Co. Badun Au-Hg-(As-Sb) deposit Chuanzhusi Au deposit Dongbeizhai Au-Ag-As-Hg deposit Jiawuchi Au-Hg-(As-Sb) deposit Longdishui Au deposit Qiaoqiaoshang Au deposit Qilicun Au-Hg-(As-Sb) deposit Songpanguo (Songpangou) Au deposit Zhangla Au deposit Zheboshan (Zhepeshan) Au deposit Panzhihua Prefecture Miyi Co. Baima Fe deposit Miyi REE deposit Xinjie Cu-Ni-(PGE) deposit Panzhihua City Hongge Fe-Ti-V deposit Limahe Cu-Ni deposit Lufangqing intrusion Panzhihua Fe-V-Ti-(PGE) deposit Yanbian Co. Gaojiacun complex Lengshuiqing Cu-Ni deposit Jiankang Yanbian Pb-Zn deposit Yanshuihe Mn deposit Ya'an Prefecture Hanyuan Co. Dawashan Mn deposit Heiqu-Xequ Pb-Zn deposit Jiaodingshan Mn-Co deposit Tuanbaoshan Zn-Pb-Ag deposit Shimian Co. Dashuigou Te deposit Jinjitai Au deposit Pushagang Au deposit Shimian Asbestos mine Shimian Cu-Ni-(PGE) deposit Tianwan Au deposit Xinkang Asbestos mine

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