Tellurium-rich quartz vein-type gold deposit.
A total reserve of ≥25 tons of gold and an average grade of 15 g/t. A major gold deposit in which the gold telluride minerals are the dominant ore, with more than 95% of recovered gold occurring as tellurides.
Quartz veins at Sandaowanzi contain Au- and Ag-tellurides. The ore bodies (40 in three belts) are hosted in the Early Cretaceous Longjiang Formation (andesite and andesite breccia) along WNW-trending normal faults. Ore body II is the only current operating stope. The lenticular ore body is 212.6 m long and 0.81–14.3 m thick (averaging ∼ 6 m). The ore body strikes 20-40°, dips 58-77°, and plunges to a depth of 520 m along the dip direction. The average grade of ore body II is 13.98 g/t Au.

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ⓘ Gold

ⓘ Perlite

ⓘ Silver

Mineral List

ⓘ 'Hornblende Root Name Group'

ⓘ 'Tennantite Subgroup'

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

ⓘ 'Unnamed (Au2Te)'

ⓘ Zircon

44 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Acanthite

Formula: Ag₂S

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Albite

Formula: Na(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

Zhai, D., Liu, J., Ripley, E. M., & Wang, J. (2015). Geochronological and He–Ar–S isotopic constraints on the origin of the Sandaowanzi gold-telluride deposit, northeastern China. Lithos, 212, 338-352.

Zhai, D., Williams-Jones, A. E., Liu, J., Tombros, S. F., & Cook, N. J. (2018) Mineralogical, fluid inclusion, and multiple isotope (HOS-Pb) constraints on the genesis of the Sandaowanzi epithermal Au-Ag-Te deposit, NE China. Economic Geology, 113(6), 1359-1382.

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Altaite

Formula: PbTe

References:

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Zhai, D., & Liu, J. (2014). Gold-telluride-sulfide association in the Sandaowanzi epithermal Au-Ag-Te deposit, NE China: implications for phase equilibrium and physicochemical conditions. Mineralogy and Petrology, 108(6), 853-871.

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Anhydrite

Formula: CaSO₄

References:

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Anilite

Formula: Cu₇S₄

References:

ⓘ Anorthite

Formula: Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)

References:

ⓘ Arsenopyrite

Formula: FeAsS

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

ⓘ Betekhtinite

Formula: Pb₂(Cu,Fe)_22-24S₁₅

References:

ⓘ 'Biotite'

Formula: K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂

References:

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

References:

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Calaverite

Formula: AuTe₂

References:

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

References:

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Chlorargyrite

Formula: AgCl

References:

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Coloradoite

Formula: HgTe

References:

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Cubanite

Formula: CuFe₂S₃

References:

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

ⓘ Empressite

Formula: AgTe

References:

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Epidote

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Goethite

Formula: α-Fe³⁺O(OH)

References:

ⓘ Gold

Formula: Au

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Zhao, Jing, and Allan Pring. (2019) "Mineral Transformations in Gold–(Silver) Tellurides in the Presence of Fluids: Nature and Experiment" Minerals 9, no. 3: 167. https://doi.org/10.3390/min9030167

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Gold var. Electrum

Formula: (Au,Ag)

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

ⓘ Hessite

Formula: Ag₂Te

References:

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

Kuicheng Guo, Jun Lü, Huajuan Gu, Hua Song, and Derong Li (2010): Geology and Exploration 46(4), 616-621

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ 'Hornblende Root Name Group'

Formula: ◻Ca₂(Z²⁺₄Z³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl)₂

ⓘ Kaolinite

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

ⓘ 'K Feldspar'

References:

ⓘ 'K Feldspar var. Adularia'

Formula: KAlSi₃O₈

References:

ⓘ Krennerite

Formula: Au₃AgTe₈

References:

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

Kuicheng Guo, Jun Lü, Huajuan Gu, Hua Song, and Derong Li (2010): Geology and Exploration 46(4), 616-621

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Laumontite

Formula: CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O

References:

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ 'Limonite'

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

ⓘ Montmorillonite

Formula: (Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O

References:

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite

Formula: K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Orthoclase

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

ⓘ Petzite

Formula: Ag₃AuTe₂

References:

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

Kuicheng Guo, Jun Lü, Huajuan Gu, Hua Song, and Derong Li (2010): Geology and Exploration 46(4), 616-621

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ 'Plagioclase'

Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈

References:

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Pyrargyrite

Formula: Ag₃SbS₃

References:

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 57(4), 853-860

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Pyrophyllite

Formula: Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

References:

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe_1-xS

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Jun Lu, Jianmin Wang, Bangjiang Yue, Hongbo Wang, Rongwen Yu, and Liguo Zhao (2005): Geology and Prospecting 41(3), 33-37

ⓘ Quartz var. Milky Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

ⓘ Sanidine

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

ⓘ Siderite

Formula: FeCO₃

References:

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Silver

Formula: Ag

References:

Kuicheng Guo, Jun Lü, Huajuan Gu, Hua Song, and Derong Li (2010): Geology and Exploration 46(4), 616-621

ⓘ Silver var. Küstelite

Formula: Ag

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

References:

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological Review 51(3), 264-267

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geology in China 36(4), 853-860

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Stibnite

Formula: Sb₂S₃

References:

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

ⓘ Stützite

Formula: Ag_5-xTe₃, x = 0.24-0.36

References:

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

Kuicheng Guo, Jun Lü, Huajuan Gu, Hua Song, and Derong Li (2010): Geology and Exploration 46(4), 616-621

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ Sylvanite

Formula: AgAuTe₄

References:

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

Kuicheng Guo, Jun Lü, Huajuan Gu, Hua Song, and Derong Li (2010): Geology and Exploration 46(4), 616-621

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ 'Tennantite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)As₄S₁₂S

References:

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

References:

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

ⓘ 'Unnamed (Au2Te)'

Formula: Au₂Te

References:

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356

ⓘ Zircon

Formula: Zr(SiO₄)

References:

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401

Gao, S., Hofstra, A. H., Qin, K., & Xu, H. (2022). A case of Te-rich low-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag deposits in a calc-alkaline magmatic arc, NE China. Ore Geology Reviews, 105158.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Silver var. Küstelite	1.AA.05	Ag
ⓘ	Gold	1.AA.05	Au
ⓘ	Silver	1.AA.05	Ag
ⓘ	Gold var. Electrum	1.AA.05	(Au,Ag)
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S
ⓘ	Anilite	2.BA.10	Cu₇S₄
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Acanthite	2.BA.35	Ag₂S
ⓘ	Hessite	2.BA.60	Ag₂Te
ⓘ	Stützite	2.BA.65	Ag_5-xTe₃, x = 0.24-0.36
ⓘ	Petzite	2.BA.75	Ag₃AuTe₂
ⓘ	Betekhtinite	2.BE.05	Pb₂(Cu,Fe)_22-24S₁₅
ⓘ	Coloradoite	2.CB.05a	HgTe
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Cubanite	2.CB.55a	CuFe₂S₃
ⓘ	Empressite	2.CB.80	AgTe
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Altaite	2.CD.10	PbTe
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Stibnite	2.DB.05	Sb₂S₃
ⓘ	Sylvanite	2.EA.05	AgAuTe₄
ⓘ	Calaverite	2.EA.10	AuTe₂
ⓘ	Krennerite	2.EA.15	Au₃AgTe₈
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Arsenopyrite	2.EB.20	FeAsS
ⓘ	Pyrargyrite	2.GA.05	Ag₃SbS₃
ⓘ	'Tennantite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)As₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘ	Chlorargyrite	3.AA.15	AgCl
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Goethite	4.00.	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	var. Milky Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	var. Chalcedony	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Siderite	5.AB.05	FeCO₃
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Anhydrite	7.AD.30	CaSO₄
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Zircon	9.AD.30	Zr(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Epidote	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Pyrophyllite	9.EC.10	Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	var. Sericite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	var. Illite	9.EC.15	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
ⓘ	Montmorillonite	9.EC.40	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
ⓘ	Kaolinite	9.ED.05	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
ⓘ	Sanidine	9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	Orthoclase	9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	Anorthite	9.FA.35	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
ⓘ	Albite	9.FA.35	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	Laumontite	9.GB.10	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Limonite'	-
ⓘ	'K Feldspar var. Adularia'	-	KAlSi₃O₈
ⓘ	'Feldspar Group'	-
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Biotite'	-	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
ⓘ	'Hornblende Root Name Group'	-	◻Ca₂(Z²⁺₄Z³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl)₂
ⓘ	'Plagioclase'	-	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
ⓘ	'K Feldspar'	-
ⓘ	'Unnamed (Au2Te)'	-	Au₂Te

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
H	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Goethite	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
H	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Pyrophyllite	Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(Z₄²⁺Z³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
O	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
O	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
O	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Goethite	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
O	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Pyrophyllite	Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Sanidine	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Milky Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(Z₄²⁺Z³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl)₂
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
F	ⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(Z₄²⁺Z³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl)₂
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Na	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Na	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Mg	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
Al	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
Al	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Al	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Al	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Pyrophyllite	Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Sanidine	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(Z₄²⁺Z³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl)₂
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
Si	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
Si	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Pyrophyllite	Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Sanidine	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Milky Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(Z₄²⁺Z³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl)₂
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Acanthite	Ag₂S
S	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
S	ⓘ Anilite	Cu₇S₄
S	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
S	ⓘ Betekhtinite	Pb₂(Cu,Fe)_22-24S₁₅
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
S	ⓘ Cubanite	CuFe₂S₃
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Stibnite	Sb₂S₃
S	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Chlorargyrite	AgCl
Cl	ⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(Z₄²⁺Z³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl)₂
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
K	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Sanidine	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
Ca	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Ca	ⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(Z₄²⁺Z³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl)₂
Ca	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
Fe	ⓘ Betekhtinite	Pb₂(Cu,Fe)_22-24S₁₅
Fe	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Cubanite	CuFe₂S₃
Fe	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Goethite	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Fe	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Anilite	Cu₇S₄
Cu	ⓘ Betekhtinite	Pb₂(Cu,Fe)_22-24S₁₅
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Cu	ⓘ Cubanite	CuFe₂S₃
Cu	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
As	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
Zr	Zirconium
Zr	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Acanthite	Ag₂S
Ag	ⓘ Chlorargyrite	AgCl
Ag	ⓘ Gold var. Electrum	(Au,Ag)
Ag	ⓘ Empressite	AgTe
Ag	ⓘ Hessite	Ag₂Te
Ag	ⓘ Krennerite	Au₃AgTe₈
Ag	ⓘ Petzite	Ag₃AuTe₂
Ag	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
Ag	ⓘ Silver	Ag
Ag	ⓘ Stützite	Ag_5-xTe₃, x = 0.24-0.36
Ag	ⓘ Sylvanite	AgAuTe₄
Ag	ⓘ Silver var. Küstelite	Ag
Sb	Antimony
Sb	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
Sb	ⓘ Stibnite	Sb₂S₃
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Te	Tellurium
Te	ⓘ Altaite	PbTe
Te	ⓘ Calaverite	AuTe₂
Te	ⓘ Coloradoite	HgTe
Te	ⓘ Empressite	AgTe
Te	ⓘ Hessite	Ag₂Te
Te	ⓘ Krennerite	Au₃AgTe₈
Te	ⓘ Petzite	Ag₃AuTe₂
Te	ⓘ Stützite	Ag_5-xTe₃, x = 0.24-0.36
Te	ⓘ Sylvanite	AgAuTe₄
Te	ⓘ Unnamed (Au2Te)	Au₂Te
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Calaverite	AuTe₂
Au	ⓘ Gold var. Electrum	(Au,Ag)
Au	ⓘ Gold	Au
Au	ⓘ Krennerite	Au₃AgTe₈
Au	ⓘ Petzite	Ag₃AuTe₂
Au	ⓘ Sylvanite	AgAuTe₄
Au	ⓘ Unnamed (Au2Te)	Au₂Te
Hg	Mercury
Hg	ⓘ Coloradoite	HgTe
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Altaite	PbTe
Pb	ⓘ Betekhtinite	Pb₂(Cu,Fe)_22-24S₁₅
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS

Geochronology

Mineralization age: Phanerozoic : 485 ± 26 Ma to 79 ± 74 Ma

Important note: This table is based only on rock and mineral ages recorded on mindat.org for this locality and is not necessarily a complete representation of the geochronology, but does give an indication of possible mineralization events relevant to this locality. As more age information is added this table may expand in the future. A break in the table simply indicates a lack of data entered here, not necessarily a break in the geologic sequence. Grey background entries are from different, related, localities.

Geologic Time

Rocks, Minerals and Events

Phanerozoic

Mesozoic

Cretaceous

Late/Upper Cretaceous

ⓘ Zircon (youngest age)

79 ± 74 Ma

Early/Lower Cretaceous

ⓘ Pyrite	119.1 ± 3.9 Ma
ⓘ Quartz	121.3 ± 2.6 Ma

Paleozoic

Ordovician

Early/Lower Ordovician

ⓘ Zircon (oldest age)

485 ± 26 Ma

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

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References

Jun Lu, Jianmin Wang, Bangjiang Yue, Hongbo Wang, Rongwen Yu, and Liguo Zhao (2005): Fluid inclusion and stable isotope geochemsitry of Sandaowanzi gold deposit. Geology and Prospecting 41(3), 33-37.

Jun Lu, Jianmin Wang, Hongbo Wang, Rongwen Yu, and Dapeng Zhang (2005): The Application of Soil Survey to the Sandaowanzi Gold Deposit. Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration [Wutan Yu Huatan] 29(6), 515-518.

Teng Xianfeng, Wang Jianmin, Wang Cuiping, and Wang Chunyu (2005): Geological characteristics of the Sandaowanzi gold deposit in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province. Geology and Resources 14(4), 261-264.

Ziyu Wu, Hongbo Wang, Donghai Xu, and Yongchang Zhou (2005): Geological and geochemical studies of the Sandaowanzi gold deposit, Heihe County, Heilongjiang Province. Geological Review 51(3), 264-267.

Baoshan Liu and Jun Lu (2006): Geological, Geochemical and Genetic Study of the Sandaowanzi Quartz Vein-Type Gold Deposit in Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province. Geotectonica et Metallogenia 30(4), 481-485.

Kong Hanquan, Wang Jianmin, Zhang Shuquan, and Sun Li (2006): Geophysical analyses of Heihe Sandaowanzi gold deposit, Heilongjiang Province. Gold 27(9), 10-13.

Jun Lu, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): A Study on Ore Features and Gold Occurrence State of the Sandaowanzi Gold Deposit. Geology and Prospecting 53(4).

Jun Lü, Zhidan Zhao, Yaping Cao, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, and Junchuan Yu (2009): Geological characteristics and genesis of the Shandaowanzi gold deposit in Heilongjiang Province. Geology in China 36(4), 853-860 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Jun Lü, Xuguang Liu, Zhenzhe Han, Aikui Zhang, Handong Zhao, and Derong Li (2009): A study on ore features and gold occurrence state of the Sandaowanzi gold deposit. Geology and Exploration 45(4), 395-401.

Siyu Han, Degao Zhai, Jiajun Liu, Jun Lü, Shenghua Wu, and Longbo Yang (2011): Mineral assemblage of Sandaowanzi tellurium-gold deposit in Heilongjiang Province and its genetic significance. Mineral Deposits 30(5), 855-866 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Hong Xu, Yuxing Yu, Shen Gao, Zhu Tian, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Qiushu Wang, and Yi Sun (2011): A new crystalline compound of Au-Te in Sandaowanzi gold deposit, Heilongjiang Province. Geological Bulletin of China 30(11), 1779-1784 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Xuxing Yu, Hong Xu, Xiangke Wu, Lijun Yang, Zhu Tian, Shen Gao, and Qiushu Wang (2012): Characteristics of the Au-Ag-Te minerals and its ore-forming fluids in Sandaowanzi gold deposit, Heilongjiang Province. Acta Petrologica Sinica 28(1), 345-356 (in Chinese with English abstract).

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