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Opal from Turkestan

Afghanistan
 
  • Balkh
    • Chimtal District
Orris, G.J., Bliss, J.D. (2002) Mine and mineral occurrences of Afghanistan. Open-File Report 2002-110. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/ofr02110
China
 
  • Xinjiang
    • Kezilesu Autonomous Prefecture (Kizilsu Autonomous Prefecture; Qizilsu Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Aketao Co. (Akto Co.; Aqto Co.)
Zhang, Bang-Lu, Zhi-Cheng Lv, Zhi-Guo Dong, Xin Zhang, Xiao-Fei Yu, Yong-Sheng Li, Shi-Min Zhen, and Chang-Le Wang. (2022) "Source Characteristics of the Carboniferous Ortokarnash Manganese Deposit in the Western Kunlun Mountains" Minerals 12, no. 7: 786. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12070786
    • Turpan
      • Shanshan Co.
Lianchang Zhang, Wenjiao Xiao, Kezhang Qin, Jinsheng Ji, and Xingke Yang (2004): International Journal of Earth Sciences 93, 224-240.
    • Wulumuqi Prefecture (Ürümqi Prefecture; Ürümchi Prefecture)
      • Wulumuqi Co. (Ürümqi Co.; Ürümchi Co.)
        • Chaiwobao Cu ore field
Jincao Wang, Jianye Wang, Zhengrun Wang, and Ensheng Peng (2000): Geology and Prospecting 36(5), 24-26
    • Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture)
        • Jimunay Co. (Jeminay Co.; Jeminey Co.)
          • Eastern Sawur Caldera Complex
Yang, Fuquan, Mao, Jingwen, Bierlein, Frank P., Pirajno, Franco, Zhao, Caisheng, Ye, Huishou, Liu, Feng (2009) A review of the geological characteristics and geodynamic mechanisms of Late Paleozoic epithermal gold deposits in North Xinjiang, China. Ore Geology Reviews, 35 (2) 217-234 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2008.09.003
      • Xinyuan Co. (Künes Co.)
        • Tu'ergen
[Opal-A var. Opal-AN] Wuhan Huaze Science & Technology Development Co. Ltd., 2007
Kazakhstan
 
  • Abai Region
    • Tarbagatai Range
      • Akzhaylyautas Mts (Akzhailyautas Mts; Akjaylautas Mts; Akzhalautas Mts)
Bailey, J. C: Formation of cryolite and other aluminofluorides: A petrologic review. Bull. geol. Soc. Denmark, vol. 29, pp. 1-45. Copenhagen, June 10th, 1980.
  • Jambyl Region
    • Moiynkum District
Pekov, Igor V. (1998) Minerals first discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union. Ocean Pictures, Moscow. 369pp.
Ermilova, L. P. & Senderova, V. M. (1961): Betpakdalite, a new mineral from the oxidation zone of the wolframite ore deposit of Karaoba (Central Kazakhstan). Zapiski Vserossiiskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva 90, 425-430. (in Russian)
  • Ulytau Region
    • Ulytau District
      • Chu-Ili Mountains
Pekov, Igor V. (1998) Minerals first discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union. Ocean Pictures, Moscow. 369pp.
Tajikistan
 
  • Sughd
    • Mastchoh District
      • Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field)
Xinjiang Tacheng International Resources Ltd.
Uzbekistan
 
  • Ferghana Region
    • Uzbekistan District
Uklonskiy, A.S. [Уклонский, А.С.] (1982) Geochemistry of native sulphur [К геохимии самородной серы]. In: Problems of mineralogy and geochemistry. Selected papers [Проблемы минералогии и геохимии. Избранные труды]. Uzbek SSR Branch, Academy of Sciences Press [Издательство "Фан" Узбекской ССР], Tashkent, 66-71.
Uklonskiy, A.S. [Уклонский, А.С.] (1964) Geochemistry of native sulphur [К геохимии самородной серы]. Uzbek Geological Journal [Uzbekskiy Geologicheskiy Zhurnal, Узбекский геологический журнал], 6, 5-10
  • Navoiy
    • Central Kyzylkum Region
      • Bukantau Mountains
Pechenkin, V.G., and Pechenkin, I.G. (2005): Lithology and Mineral Resources 40(5), 462-471.
      • Lyavlyakan-Beshkak ore field
Solodov, I.N., Nesterova, M.V., Shugina, G.A., Ganina, N.I., Shulik, L.S., and Solodov, D.I. (2001): Lithology and Mineral Resources 36(1), 43-62.
Franz J Dahlkamp (2009) Uranium Deposits of the World: Asia (Springer Reference)
  • Tashkent Region
    • Ohangaron District
Golovanov, I. M.: O nachodke chantita v mestorožděnii Kurgašinkan (UzSSR). Doklady Akademii nauk SSSR, 1959, tom. 124, no. 2, s. 398 - 401.
 
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