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Opal from Amur Plate

China
 
  • Heilongjiang
    • Daxing'anling
      • Tahe County
Xiangwen Li, Yanchen Yang, Songqing Ye, Zhijie Liu, Changlai Shao, and Haifeng Wai (2014): Geology and Exploration 50(1), 77-87
    • Heihe
      • Xunke County
Zhong Tang, Songqing Ye, and Yanchen Yang (2010): Global Geology 29(3), 400-407
    • Jixi
      • Hulin City
Han, Shi-Jiong, Yang, Yan-Chen, Bo, Jun-Wei, Han, Zi-Heng, Huang, Yong-wei, Yang, Yun-bao (2023) New insights into the genesis of the Sipingshan gold deposit in eastern Heilongjiang, north-eastern China: Evidence from geology, U-Pb and Rb-Sr geochronology, geochemistry, and H O S-Pb isotopes. Ore Geology Reviews, 154. 105325 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2023.105325
Yongwei Huang, Guanghui Li, and Dachao Lu (2010): Global Geology 29(2), 226-233
Jianguo Yang, Chuanshun Quan, and Xiuli Liu (2005): Gold Science and Technology 13(5), 26-29
    • Yichun
      • Jiayin County
        • Wulaga Mine
Guihu Chen, Fuzhou Wang, Yanzhong Wang, Jiguang Xue, Cangjiang Zhang, Yajun Li, and Xiaojun Duan (2012): Gold Science and Technology 20(2), 14-19
www.portergeo.com.au (n.d.) http://www.portergeo.com.au/database/mineinfo.asp?mineid=mn1061
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Bairin Left Banner (Balin Zuoqi)
Tai Zhang and Yunji Liu (2002): Geology of Chemical Minerals 24(1), 39-47
    • Hinggan League (Xing'an Prefecture)
      • Tuquan County
Lingan Bai, Jinggui Sun, Qinglong Sun, Alei Gu, Keqiang Zhao, and Lanjing Men (2012): Mineral Deposits 31(6), 1249-1258
    • Hulunbuir City (Hulunbei'er Prefecture)
      • Ergun City (E'erguna Co.)
Liu, J., He, J. C., Lai, C. K., Pan, J. Y., & Wang, X. T. (2022). The Middle Jurassic Sanhe Pb–Zn–Ag deposit in NE China: Constraints from Geochronology, Geochemistry, Fluid Inclusion and Multi-Isotope (S–Pb–He–Hf) Systematics. Ore Geology Reviews, 105181.
      • Genhe
[var. Oolitic Opal] Xu, Z. K., Sun, J. G., Xu, Z. T., Mei, Y. X., & Liang, X. L. (2022). Fluid inclusion and isotopic constraints on the origin of the Ag-Pb-Zn polymetallic mineralization at Biliya, Great Xingan Range, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 104793.
Chu, X. (2020) Geochronology, Geochemistry, and Pb–Hf Isotopic Composition of Mineralization-Related Magmatic Rocks in the Erdaohezi Pb–Zn Polymetallic Deposit, Great Xing’an Range, Northeast China. Minerals 10, 274.
Xu, Z.
Sun, J.
Liang, X.
Xu, Z.
      • Old Barag Banner (Chenba'erhu Co.)
Feng Yuan, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Xiaodong Mao, Jianping Wang, Lidong Liu, Huailing Ma, Shouguang Wang, and Yuxi Li (2012): Geological Bulletin of China 31(6), 954-968
    • Ulanqab City (Wulanchabu Prefecture)
      • Dorbod Banner (Siziwang Co.)
Fengjun Nie, Dongqin Xu, Sihong Jiang, and Yan Liu (2008): Mineral Deposits 27(1), 1-13
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
Zou, H., Pei, Q. M., Li, X. Y., Zhang, S. T., Ware, B., Zhang, Q., ... & Yu, H. D. (2022). Application of field-portable geophysical and geochemical methods for tracing the Mesozoic-Cenozoic vein-type fluorite deposits in shallow overburden areas: a case from the Wuliji'Oboo deposit, Inner Mongolia, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 104685.
  • Jilin
    • Baishan
      • Fusong County
Jie Yao, Honglin Yu, Anping Wang, and Yixing He (2002): Journal of Jilin University (Earth Science Edition) 32(1), 43-50
      • Jiangyuan District (Hunjiang Co.)
Shiyuan Wang, Jizhang Fan, Yajian Liu, and Shan Xu (2007): Geological Bulletin of China 26(7), 909-915
    • Jilin
      • Huadian City
        • Jiapigou ore field
Bin Kang, Jirong Bo, and Diguang Dong (2000): Geology and Prospecting 36(6), 27-31
    • Yanbian Chaoxianzu
      • Wangqing County
Hai Zhao, Xuewu Chui, and Lunxian Xun (2008): Gold Science and Technology 16(1), 48-51
      • Yanji City
Renyi Chen and Zhongyao Rui (1993): Mineral Deposits 12(1)
Japan
 
  • Ehime Prefecture
    • Ochi District
      • Iwagi Island
Imaoka, Teruyoshi, Akita, Sachiho, Nagashima, Mariko (2021) Dalyite (K2ZrSi6O15) and Zektzerite (LiNaZrSi6O15) in Aegirine-bearing Albitite from Iwagi Islet, SW Japan. Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 130 (3) 369-378 doi:10.5026/jgeography.130.369
  • Fukuoka Prefecture
    • Tagawa District
      • Kawara
[Opal-A var. Opal-AN] Uehara, S., et al. (2014) Minerals from Kyushu and Yamaguchi. (Fukuoka Mineral Club, 355 pages)
  • Gifu Prefecture
    • Mizunami City
specimens in several Japanese museums and private collections
    • Nakatsugawa City
[Opal-A var. Opal-AN] Petrov, Alfredo (n.d.) Personal Communication.
[Opal-A var. Opal-AN] Alfredo Petrov, field collected, and widespread in innumerable japanese collections.
  • Hiroshima Prefecture
    • Hiroshima City
[Opal-A var. Opal-AN] Petrov, Alfredo (n.d.) Personal Communication.
  • Ishikawa Prefecture
    • Enuma district
Chishitsu Chousajo (1902)
    • Komatsu City
Sadanaga, Ryoichi, Bunno, Michiaki (1974) The Wakabayashi Mineral Collection. Bulletin 7. The University Museum, The University of Tokyo
Sadanaga, Ryoichi, Bunno, Michiaki (1974) The Wakabayashi Mineral Collection. Bulletin 7. The University Museum, The University of Tokyo
Dr Yohachiro Okamoto (1876-1960) collection (curated by the Geological Survey of Japan)
    • Suzu City
Hiroaki Tano's specimen, and it's known in the Noto Area for many years
  • Kagoshima Prefecture
    • Hishikari Au mine
Fulin Zhang, Chengmo Jin, and Qiyun Qing (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(6), 9-12
  • Kochi Prefecture
    • Kochi City
Kaneko, K. (1956) Symposium sobre yacimientos de manganeso. Vol. 4, 184 (Mexico, 1956)
  • Kyoto Prefecture
    • Yosa District
      • Yosa-mura
IMAI, N., & OTSUKA, R. (2000). Department of Mineral Industry, School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo, 160 Japan. Palygorskite-Sepiolite: Occurrences, Genesis and Uses, 37, 211.
  • Mie Prefecture
    • Ise City
Kimura, T. & Nampei, H. (1982) Geoscience Magazine, 32, 153-160.
  • Nagasaki Prefecture
    • Higashisonogi District
Dr Yohachiro Okamoto (1876-1960) collection (curated by the Geological Survey of Japan)
  • Nara Prefecture
    • Uda City
Geology and Mineral Resources of Japan (Geological Survey of Japan, 1960)
  • Okayama Prefecture
[Opal-AN var. Hyalite] Yamada, S. (2004) Nihonsan-koubutsu Gojuon-hairetsu Sanchi-ichiranhyou (111 pp.)
    • Maniwa City
      • Teragohchi
H. Momoi (1964) Memoirs of the Faculty of Science, Kyushu University, Series D, Geology, 15, #1, 65-72.
  • Saga Prefecture
    • Karatsu City
      • Hizen-cho
[Opal-A var. Opal-AN] Miyawaki, Ritsuro, Matsubara, Satoshi, Yokoyama, Kazumi, Iwano, Shoichiro, Hamasaki, Kazuhiro, Yukinori, Isao (2003) Kozoite-(La), La(CO3)(OH), a new mineral from Mitsukoshi, Hizen-cho, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Journal of Mineralogical and Petrological Sciences, 98 (4) 137-141 doi:10.2465/jmps.98.137
[Opal-A var. Opal-AN] Miyawaki, Ritsuro, Matsubara, Satoshi, Yokoyama, Kazumi, Takeuchi, Koichi, Terada, Yasuko, Nakai, Izumi (2000) Kozoite-(Nd), Nd(CO3)(OH), a new mineral in an alkali olivine basalt from Hizen-cho, Saga Prefecture, Japan. American Mineralogist, 85 (7) 1076-1081 doi:10.2138/am-2000-0724
      • Kyuuragi-machi
Katsu Kaneko (1956) Symposium del Manganeso, XX Congreso Geologico Internacional, Mexico D.F.
  • Shiga Prefecture
    • Otsu City
[Opal-A var. Opal-AN] Nakatsugawa Mineral Museum (Gifu Prefecture, Japan)
    • Ritto City
Hiroaki Tano's collection
  • Toyama Prefecture
    • Kaminiikawa district
Chishitsu Chousajo (1902)
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Mine city
Dr Yohachiro Okamoto (1876-1960) collection (curated by the Geological Survey of Japan)
Mongolia
 
  • Dornogovi Province
Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) analytical data.
Pacific Ocean
 
  • Sea of Japan
    • Kita-Yamato Trough
[Opal-A] Pisciotto, K. A., Ingle Jr, J. C., Von Breymann, M. T., & Barron, J. (1992). 25. Late Cenozoic Changes In Flux Rates And Composition Of Organic Carbon at Sites 798 And 799 (Sea Of Japan). In Proceedings Of The Ocean Drilling Program: Scientific Results (p. 423). The Program.
Russia
 
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
      • Dalnegorsk
Dobovol'skaya, M. G., Baskina, V. A., Balashova, S. P., Kenisarin, A. M., Arakelyants, M. M., Klimachev, L. A., & Muravitskaya, G. N. (1990). Order of Formation of the Ores and Mafic Dikes of the Nikolayevsk Deposit (Southern Primor'ye). International Geology Review, 32(4), 391-403.
[var. Precious Opal] Vysotskiy, S. V., Galkin, N. G., Barkar, A. V., Chusovitin, E. A., & Karabtsov, A. A. (2010). Hydrothermal precious opals of the Raduzhnoe deposit, north Primorye: The nature of the opalescence. Russian Journal of Pacific Geology, 4(4), 347-354.
Dobrovol’skaya, M.G., Genkin, A.D., Bortnikov, N.S., and Golovanova, T.I. (2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(1), 75-85.
South Korea
 
  • Gangwon Province
    • Chongson-gun
      • Tong-myon
        • Hwaam-ni
Kinosaki, Y. (1941) Journal of the Mineralogical Society of Korea, 24, 5.
 
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