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Detailed Mineral List:

Acanthite
Formula:	Ag₂S
Reference:	Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-268.







Actinolite
Formula:	☐{Ca₂}{(Mg,Fe²⁺)₅}(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Reference:	Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-268.







Albite
Formula:	NaAlSi₃O₈
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57







'Apatite'
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57








Arsenopyrite
Formula:	FeAsS
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57







Azurite
Formula:	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Moore, T.P. (2006): Mineralogical Record 37(5), 477-485






Photo: © Wang Minerals. Azurite from Chengmenshan Mine, Jiujiang Co., Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China
Biotite
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57








Bismuthinite
Formula:	Bi₂S₃
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57







Bornite
Formula:	Cu₅FeS₄
Reference:	Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169.







Brochantite
Formula:	Cu₄(SO₄)(OH)₆
Reference:	Bert Ottens specimen






Photo: © Joseph A. Freilich. Brochantite from Chengmenshan Mine, Jiujiang Co., Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China
Calcite
Formula:	CaCO₃
Reference:	Taihe Zhou, Goldfarb, R.J., and Phillips, G.N. (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37, 249-282.







Chalcocite
Formula:	Cu₂S
Reference:	Zhiqing Yu and Yongyong Sun (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(9), 1-6; Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169







Chalcopyrite
Formula:	CuFeS₂
Reference:	Zhiqing Yu and Yongyong Sun (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(9), 1-6; Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169







'Chlorite Group'
Reference:	Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169.








Copper
Formula:	Cu
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Moore, T.P. (2006): Mineralogical Record 37(5), 477-485






Photo: © Wang Minerals. Copper from Chengmenshan Mine, Jiujiang Co., Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China
Covellite
Formula:	CuS
Reference:	Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-268.







Cuprite
Formula:	Cu₂O
Reference:	http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_Jiangxi.htm






Photo: © Tony Peterson. Cuprite from Chengmenshan Mine, Jiujiang Co., Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China
Cuprite var: Chalcotrichite
Formula:	Cu₂O
Reference:	Moore, T.P. (2006): Mineralogical Record 37(5), 477-485.






Photo: © Michael C. Roarke. Chalcotrichite from Chengmenshan Mine, Jiujiang Co., Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China
Delafossite
Formula:	CuFeO₂
Reference:	http://www.smartminerals.com/cina2004/art_Jiangxi.htm







Diopside
Formula:	CaMgSi₂O₆
Reference:	Taihe Zhou, Goldfarb, R.J., and Phillips, G.N. (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37, 249-282.







Dolomite
Formula:	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Reference:	Yuanming Pan and Ping Dong (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15, 177-242.







Epidote
Formula:	{Ca₂}{Al₂Fe³⁺}(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)O(OH)
Reference:	Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169.







Galena
Formula:	PbS
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169







'Garnet'
Formula:	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
Reference:	Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-268.







Gold
Formula:	Au
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Lianxing Gu, Wenxuan Hu, Jinxiang He, Pei Ni, and Keqin Xu (2000): Episodes 23(2), 110-118







Gold var: Electrum
Formula:	(Au, Ag)
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57







Hematite
Formula:	Fe₂O₃
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57







'Hornblende'
Reference:	Yuanming Pan and Ping Dong (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15, 177-242.








Kaolinite
Formula:	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Reference:	Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-268.







'K Feldspar'
Reference:	Lianxing Gu, Khin Zaw, Wenxuan Hu, Kaijun Zhang, Pei Ni, Jinxiang He, Yaotong Xu, Jianjun Lu, and Chunming Lin (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 107-138.








Limonite
Formula:	FeO(OH) · nH₂O
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57







Magnetite
Formula:	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
Reference:	Zhiqing Yu and Yongyong Sun (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(9), 1-6; Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Yuanming Pan and Ping Dong (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15, 177-242







Malachite
Formula:	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Moore, T.P. (2006): Mineralogical Record 37(5), 477-485







Marcasite
Formula:	FeS₂
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57







'Melnikovite'
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Yuanming Pan and Ping Dong (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15, 177-242








Molybdenite
Formula:	MoS₂
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169







Muscovite var: Sericite
Reference:	Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169.








Pyrite
Formula:	FeS₂
Reference:	Zhiqing Yu and Yongyong Sun (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(9), 1-6; Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169







Pyrrhotite
Formula:	Fe_1-xS (x = 0 to 0.17)
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57







Quartz
Formula:	SiO₂
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57







Quartz var: Chalcedony
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57








Quartz var: Jasper
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57








Siderite
Formula:	FeCO₃
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Taihe Zhou, Goldfarb, R.J., and Phillips, G.N. (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37, 249-282







Silver
Formula:	Ag
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57







Sphalerite
Formula:	ZnS
Reference:	Zhiqing Yu and Yongyong Sun (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(9), 1-6; Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57; Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169







Tennantite
Formula:	(Cu,Ag,Fe,Zn)₁₂As₄S₁₃
Reference:	Zhongling Wang (1991): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57







Tetrahedrite
Formula:	(Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)₁₂Sb₄S₁₃
Reference:	Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169.

47 entries listed. 34 valid minerals.

References

Zhiqing Yu and Yongyong Sun (1986): Associated gold deposits in Jiamgxi Province. Geology and Prospecting 22(9), 1-6 (in Chinese).

Qui, X., Pei, R., Kejian, J., and Wu, X. (1989): Geological characteristics of copper mineralization, Jiujiang-Ruichang Area, Jiangxi province, China. Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 8(3), 228-244.

Ge, C., Sun, H., and Zhou, T. (1990): Copper deposits of China, in: Mineral deposits of China, Vol. 1, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, p. 1-106.

Huang, E., Zhang, N., and Luo, Z. (1990): The genesis of the Chengmenshan and Wushan copper deposits. Mineral Deposits 9(4), 291-300 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Zhongling Wang (1991): Genesis and geological features of Chengmenshan massive sulfide Cu-S ore deposit, Jiangxi Province. Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 6(3), 47-57 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Zhang, H., and Rui, Z. (1992): Geologic setting of the porphyry copper deposits series of China. Acta Geologica Sinica 5(1), 59-73.

Pan, Y., and Dong, P. (1999): The Lower Changjiang (Yangzi/Yangtze River) metallogenic belt, east central China: intrusion- and wall rock-hosted Cu-Fe-Au, Mo, Zn, Pb, Ag deposits. Ore Geology Reviews 15, 177-242.

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2002): Porphyry Copper Deposits of the World: Database, Maps, and Preliminary Analysis. USGS Open-File Report 02-268.

Jingwen Mao, Yitian Wang, Lehmann, B., Jinjie Yu, Andao Du, Yanxiong Mei, Yongfeng Li, Wenshuan Zang, Stein, H.J., and Taofa Zhou (2006): Molybdenite Re-Os and albite 40Ar/39Ar dating of Cu-Au-Mo and magnetite porphyry systems in the Yangtze river valley and metallogenic implications. Ore Geology Reviews 29(3/4), 307-324.

Lianxing Gu, Khin Zaw, Wenxuan Hu, Kaijun Zhang, Pei Ni, Jinxiang He, Yaotong Xu, Jianjun Lu, and Chunming Li (2007): Distinctive features of Late Paleozoic massive sulphide deposits in South China. Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 107-138.

Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Geodynamic settings and tectonic model of skarn gold deposits in China: An overview. Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 139-169.

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.

Chong Wang, Ping Dong, Bin Sun, Yongjing Wu, and Shaoyong Jiang (2009): Application of EH4 electromagnetic sounding in the deep and periphery of Chengmenshan mining area, Jiangxi. Geology and Exploration 45(6), 742-747.

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