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Amphibole Supergroup from Hindukush Himalayan Region, Asia

Afghanistan
 
  • Ghazni
    • Muqur District
Katherine C. Malpeli, Peter G. Chirico, and Isabel H. McLoughlin (2013) Reconnaissance Investigation of the Placer Gold Deposits in the Zarkashan Area of Interest, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. Open-File Report 2013–1179. USGS Afghanistan Project Product No. 185. U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey
Stephen G. Peters, Said H. Mirzad, Emily Scott, and Bernard E. Hubbard (2011) Summary of the Zarkashan Copper and Gold Area of Interest. Summaries of Important Areas for Mineral Investment and Production Opportunities of Nonfuel Minerals in Afghanistan, chapter 15A (pp.1113-1153)
China
 
  • Gansu
    • Gannan
      • Hezuo Co.
        • Dewulu Au-Cu ore field
Sui, J. (2020) Geochemistry of Tourmaline from the Laodou Gold Deposit in the West Qinling Orogen, Central China: Implications for the Ore-Forming Process. Minerals 10, 647.
Jin, X.
    • Longnan
      • Kang Co.
[var. Byssolite] Shengwu Zhao (1989): Geology and Prospecting 25(5), 24-28
[var. Byssolite] Shengwu Zhao (1989): Geology and Prospecting 25(5), 24-28
    • Tianshui
      • Qinzhou District
        • Liziyuan deposits
Wang, Shuo, Zhanjin Liu, Yunhua Liu, Nan Deng, Benzhao Yang, and Le Tan. (2023) "Contribution of Triassic Tectonomagmatic Activity to the Mineralization of Liziyuan Orogenic Gold Deposits, West Qinling Orogenic Belt, China" Minerals 13, no. 1: 130. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13010130
  • Qinghai
    • Hainan
      • Xinghai County
Pan, Zhongcui, Fengyue Sun, and Zhichao Cong. (2022) "Petrogenesis, Sources, and Tectonic Settings of Triassic Volcanic Rocks in the Ela Mountain Area of the East Kunlun Orogen: Insights from Geochronology, Geochemistry and Hf Isotopic Compositions" Minerals 12, no. 9: 1085. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12091085
Liu, J., & Zhang, S. (2017). A New Zincian Greenockite Occurrence in the Saishitang Cu Skarn Deposit, Qinghai Province, Northwest China. Minerals, 7(8), 132.
Lu, Y., Liu, J., Zhang, D., Carranza, E. J. M., Zhai, D., Ge, L., ... & Liu, P. (2016). Genesis of the Saishitang skarn type copper deposit, West Qinling, Qinghai Province: Evidence from fluid inclusions and stable isotopes. Ore Geology Reviews, 75, 268-283.
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Dulan County
Norbu, Namkha, Ling Tang, Jinchao Li, Huilei Kong, Yazhi Li, Qunzi Jia, and Yan Xu. (2023) "Petrogenesis of Middle Triassic Adakite-like Intrusions in the Asiha Orogenic Gold Deposit, East Kunlun Orogenic Belt, China" Minerals 13, no. 1: 74. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13010074
Yang Jingsui, Xu Zhiqin, Zhang Jianxin, Song Shuguang, Wu Cailai, Shi Rendeng, Li Haibing, Liou, J.G., Ernst, G., and Shigenori Maruyama (2001): UHPM Workshop at Waseda University, AD02, 290-293.
Guo, X., Zhou, T., Jia, Q., Li, J., & Kong, H. (2022). Highly differentiated felsic granites linked to Mo mineralization in the East Kunlun Orogenic Belt, NW China: Constrains from geochemistry, and Sr-Nd-Hf isotopes of the Duolongqiarou porphyry Mo deposit. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, 104891.
[var. Uralite] Zhongxian Ma, Baorong Yang, and Jihuan Jia (2012): Gold Science and Technology 20(2), 32-36
Rongguo Hu, Jianqing Lai, Shaoning Zhang, Hongwei Dou, Genhong Shi, and Baorong Yang (2010): Geology and Exploration 46(5), 931-941
Chen, X. D., Li, B., Tang, L., Zhang, W. D., & Zhu, L. (2022). Silver enrichment and trace element deportment in hydrothermal replacement reactions: Perspective from the Nageng Ag-polymetallic deposit, East Kunlun Orogen, NW China. Ore Geology Reviews, 104691.
Chen, X. D., Li, Y. G., Li, M. T., Zhou, H. B., Sun, C. B., Zhao, Y. C., & Lai, C. K. (2020). Ore geology, fluid inclusions, and C–H–O–S–Pb isotopes of Nagengkangqieergou Ag‐polymetallic deposit, East Kunlun Orogen, NW China. Geological Journal, 55(4), 2572-2590.
Chen, X. D., Li, B., Tang, L., Zhang, W. D., & Zhu, L. (2022). Silver enrichment and trace element deportment in hydrothermal replacement reactions: Perspective from the Nageng Ag-polymetallic deposit, East Kunlun Orogen, NW China. Ore Geology Reviews, 104691.
      • Golmud City (Ge'ermu Co.)
[var. Uralite] Yongbao Gao, Wenyuan Li, Xiaoguang Ma, Zhaowei Zhang, and Qingyan Tang (2012): Journal of Lanzhou University (Natural Sciences) 48(2), 36-47
Chen, Jiahao, Wu, Huaying, Niu, Xianglong, Niu, Sida, Wang, Yingchao, Wang, Jinhong, Wang, Zhian (2023) Geology and geochronology of the Lalingzaohuo cobalt-bearing copper polymetallic skarn deposit, East Kunlun. Ore Geology Reviews, 154. 105349 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2023.105349
        • Tuotuohe area (Tuotuo river area)
[var. Uralite] Zhenming Zhao, Shoujian Chen, Wenhua Ji, Xianfeng Zha, Haijun Zhang, and Yafei Liu (2013): Geology and Exploration 49(3), 417-428
        • Wutumeiren
Fan, Dongxu, Shucheng Tan, Xia Wang, Zeli Qin, Junfang Zhao, Le Yang, Wanhui Zhang, Xiaoliang Li, Zhengping Yan, Guizhong Yang, and Liang Li. (2023) "Geochronology, Petrogenesis and Geodynamic Setting of the Kaimuqi Mafic–Ultramafic and Dioritic Intrusions in the Eastern Kunlun Orogen, NW China" Minerals 13, no. 1: 73. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13010073
Guichun Shen, Zhongwei Du, Xianfu Zhang, and Chengang Chao (2012): Northwestern Geology 45(1), 293-297
Wei Du, Jinlan Ling, Wei Zhou, Zixi Wang, Zhaode Xia, Mingzhe Xia, Yazhou Fan, and Changyi Jiang (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(4), 713-726
      • Mangnai City (Mangya Co.)
        • Lenghu Co.
[var. Uralite] Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103
[var. Byssolite] He Jurui, Rui Xinjian, Guo Kunyi, Wu Quanhuai, Liu Hongying, Wang Futong, and Sun Chuanmin (2000): Acta Geologica Sinica 74(3), 473-477.
  • Sichuan
    • Garzê Autonomous Prefecture (Ganzi Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Danba Co.
        • Yangliuping Cu-Ni-PGE ore field
[var. Uralite] Zheng, J., Cao, Z., Song, X., An, W., & Liu, J. (2004): Journal of Ocean University of China 3(1), 93-98
      • Garzê County (Ganzi County)
Xie, B., Song, H., Song, S., Ren, F., Xiong, S., Fan, Y., ... & Zhang, C. (2022). Geochemical, zircon U–Pb–Hf–O isotopic evidence and molybdenite Re–Os dating from the Cuojiaoma batholith, eastern Tibetan Plateau: Implications for molybdenum potential and tectonic evolution. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104810.
      • Kangding County
Xiaofeng Li, Jingwen Mao, Chunzeng Wang, and Yasushi Watanabe (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 30(3/4), 244-256.
    • Liangshan Yi
      • Puge County
Zhang, Y., Luo, Y., & Yang, C. (Eds.). (1990). Panxi Rift and its geodynamics. Geological Publishing House.
  • Tibet
    • Lhasa
      • Damxung Co. (Dangxiong Co.)
[var. Uralite] Yan Liu, Yuanyi Zhao, Ruijiang Wang, Yubin Cui, Liang Song, and Changqing Yang (2010): Mineral Deposits 29(6), 1054-1078
      • Maizhokunggar Co. (Mozhugongka Co.)
Shu, Q, Deng, J, Chang, Z, Wang, Q, Niu, X, Xing, K, Sun, X, Zhang, Z, Zeng, Q, Zhao, H, others (2024) Skarn zonation of the giant Jiama Cu-Mo-Au deposit in southern Tibet, SW China. Econ Geol. https://doi. org/10.5382/econgeo, 119 (1) 1-22 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5038
Sun, F., Zhang, J.B., Wang, R., Zhou, L.M., Jeon, H., Li, Y.Y., Xue, Q.W., Liu, S.Y., Guo, N., Luo, C.H. and Xia, W.J., (2022) Magmatic evolution and formation of the giant Jiama porphyry-skarn deposit in southern Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104889.
    • Ngari
      • Gêrzê Co.
Wu, Yong, Ming-Kuan Qin, Cai Zhang, Guo-Lin Guo, Dong-Fa Guo, Fei Liu, Wei-Wei Wu, and Jing-Sui Yang. (2022) "SIMS Zircon U-Pb Ages and O Isotope Compositions of Gabbro from the Laguoco Ophiolite from Western Shiquanhe–Yonzhu Suture Zone (Tibet) and Their Geological Significance" Minerals 12, no. 10: 1184. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12101184
      • Rutog Co. (Ritu Co.)
Guosheng Feng, Liugen Liao, Zhenhua Chen, and Zhilian Xiao (2006): Geological Bulletin of China 25(1/2), 267-272
    • Qamdo Prefecture (Changdu Prefecture)
      • Jomdo Co. (Jiangda Co.)
Pan, Zujiang, Jian, Cuo, Peng, Zaihua, Fu, Xinzhuang, He, Rui, Yue, Tong, Sun, Wei (2024) Study on Process Mineralogy of the Combined Copper Oxide Ore in Tibet and Acid Leaching Behavior with Calcium Fluoride. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040352
Zhao, H., Wang, Q., Li, W., Shu, Q., Sun, X., & Deng, J. (2022). The roles of emplacement depth, magma volume and local geologic conditions in the formation of the giant Yulong copper deposit, Eastern Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, 104877.
Peng, Zaihua, Xinzhuang Fu, Zujiang Pan, Ya Gao, Dongdong He, Xiaohui Fan, Tong Yue, and Wei Sun. (2022) "Efficient Recovery of the Combined Copper Resources from Copper Oxide Bearing Limonite Ore by Magnetic Separation and Leaching Technology" Minerals 12, no. 10: 1258. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12101258
      • Markam Co. (Mangkang Co.)
Yang, F., Li, W., Zhu, X., Liu, J., Jiang, X., Yang, H., & Li, Y. (2022). Origin of the Bada porphyry Cu–Au deposit, eastern Tibet: Geology and isotope geochemistry (C–O–S–Pb) constraints. Ore Geology Reviews, 104935.
    • Xigazê Prefecture (Rikaze Prefecture; Shigatse Prefecture)
      • Ngamring Co. (Angren Co.)
Liu, P., Wu, S., Zheng, Y., Wang, X., Kang, Y., Yan, J., ... & Chen, L. (2022). Geology and factors controlling the formation of the newly discovered Beimulang porphyry Cu deposit in the western Gangdese, southern Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104823.
      • Rinbung Co. (Renbu Co.)
Chen, H., Sun, X., Li, D., Yin, R., Tong, Z., Wu, Z., ... & Deng, X. (2022). In situ apatite U-Pb dating for the ophiolite-hosted Nianzha orogenic gold deposit, Southern Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104811.
  • Yunnan
    • Chuxiong
      • Wuding County
Zhu, L., Liu, J., Bagas, L., Carranza, E. J. M., Zhai, D., Meng, G., ... & Liu, Z. (2019). The Yinachang Fe-Cu-Au-U-REE deposit and its relationship with intermediate to mafic intrusions, SW China: Implications for ore genesis and geodynamic setting. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 190-207.
    • Dali
      • Heqing County
        • Beiya Au-Cu ore field
WANG, Zixuan, Yuanchuan ZHENG, Bo XU, Zengqian HOU, Aiping ZHANG, Yang SHEN, Rui MA, Changda WU, and Peiyan XU. "Hydrous juvenile lower crust at the western Yangtze Craton margin as the main source of the Beiya porphyry‐skarn Au deposit." Acta Geologica Sinica‐English Edition.
India
 
  • Assam
    • West Karbi Anglong District
Melluso, L., Srivastava, R. K., Guarino, V., Zanetti, A., & Sinha, A. K. (2010). Mineral compositions and petrogenetic evolution of the ultramafic-alkaline–carbonatitic complex of Sung Valley, northeastern India. The Canadian Mineralogist, 48(1), 205-229.
Srivastava, R. K., & Sinha, A. K. (2007). Nd and Sr isotope systematics and geochemistry of a plume-related Early Cretaceous alkaline-mafic-ultramafic igneous complex from Jasra, Shillong Plateau, northeastern India. SPECIAL PAPERS-GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, 430, 815-830.
Srivastava, R. K., & Sinha, A. K. (2004). Geochemistry of Early Cretaceous alkaline ultramafic-mafic complex from Jasra, Karbi Anglong, Shillong plateau, northeastern India. Gondwana Research, 7(2), 549-561.
Heaman, L. M., Srivastava, R. K., & Sinha, A. K. (2002). A precise U–Pb zircon/baddeleyite age for the Jasra igneous complex, Karbi–Analong District, Assam, NE India. Current Science, 744-748.
Kumar, D., Mamallan, R., & Dwivedy, K. K. (1996). Carbonatite magmatism in northeast India. Journal of Southeast Asian Earth Sciences, 13(2), 145-158.
  • Meghalaya
    • East Khasi Hills District
Melluso, L., Srivastava, R. K., Guarino, V., Zanetti, A., & Sinha, A. K. (2010). Mineral compositions and petrogenetic evolution of the ultramafic-alkaline–carbonatitic complex of Sung Valley, northeastern India. The Canadian Mineralogist, 48(1), 205-229.
Sen, A. K. (1999). Origin of the Sung Valley carbonatite complex, Meghalaya, India: major element geochemistry constraints. Journal of the Geological Society of India, 53(3), 285-297.
Krishnamurthy, P. (1985). Petrology of the carbonatites and associated rocks of Sung Valley, Jaintia hills district, Meghalaya, India. Journal of The Geological Society of India, 26(6), 361-379.
Myanmar
 
  • Mandalay Region
    • Pyin-Oo-Lwin District
      • Mogok Township
        • Pein-Pyit (Painpyit; Pyan Pyit)
Harald Schillhammer collection
Nepal
 
  • P3 Bagmati Pradesh
    • Dhading District
      • Ruby Valley
Jose Zendrera Collection
  • P4 Gandaki Pradesh
    • Mustang District
Carosi, Rodolfo & Gemignani, Lorenzo & Godin, Laurent & Iaccarino, Salvatore & Larson, Kyle & Montomoli, C. & Rai, Santa. (2014) A geological journey through the deepest gorge on Earth: the Kali Gandaki valley section, west-central Nepal.
Pakistan
 
  • Gilgit-Baltistan
    • Nagar District
      • Hispar
Roccati, A. (1909) Sopra alcune roccie e sabbie del bacino del ghiacciaio Hispar (Himalaya nord-occidentale). Rivista di Mineralogia e Cristallografia Italiana, 39, 33-46.
    • Roundu District
      • Haramosh Mts.
[var. Byssolite]
    • Shigar District
      • Shigar Valley
        • Alchuri
[var. Byssolite] King, Van (n.d.) Personal communcation.
        • Hashupa
[var. Byssolite] Blauwet, Dudley (2004) World-Class Localities: The Shigar, Braldu and Basha Valleys. Pakistan Minerals Mountains & Majesty. Lapis International LLC p.36-47.
Blauwet, Dudley (2004) World-Class Localities: The Shigar, Braldu and Basha Valleys. Pakistan Minerals Mountains & Majesty. Lapis International LLC p.36-47.
Rob Lavinsky photo
[var. Byssolite] Karel Bal specimen
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
    • Chitral District
      • Lower Chitral District
        • Lutkho Valley
Zahid, M., Arif, M. & Moon, C.J. (2013): Petrogenetic implications of the mineral-chemical characteristics of scheelite and associated phases from Miniki Gol (Chitral), NW Pakistan. Geosci. J. 17, 403-416.
    • Khyber District
Kempe, D. R. C., & Jan, M. Q. (1980). The Peshawar plain alkaline igneous province, NW Pakistan. University of Peshawar. Geological Bulletin, University of Peshawar, 13, 71-77
Tilton, G. R., Bryce, J. G., & Mateen, A. (1998). Pb–Sr–Nd isotope data from 30 and 300 Ma collision zone carbonatites in northwest Pakistan. Journal of Petrology, 39(11-12), 1865-1874.
Tilton, G. R., Bryce, J. G., & Mateen, A. (1998). Pb–Sr–Nd isotope data from 30 and 300 Ma collision zone carbonatites in northwest Pakistan. Journal of Petrology, 39(11-12), 1865-1874.
Mian, I., & Le Bas, M. J. (1987). The biotite-phlogopite series in fenites from the Loe Shilman carbonatite complex, NW Pakistan. Mineralogical Magazine, 51(361), 397-408.
Mian, I., & Le Bas, M. J. (1987). The biotite-phlogopite series in fenites from the Loe Shilman carbonatite complex, NW Pakistan. Mineralogical Magazine, 51(361), 397-408.
Jan, M. Q., Kamal, M., & Qureshi, A. Á. (1981). Petrography Of The Loe Shilman Carbonatite Gomplex, Khyber Agengy. Geol. Bull. Univ. Peshawar, 14, 29-43.
Jan, M. Q., Kamal, M., & Qureshi, A. Á. (1981). Petrography Of The Loe Shilman Carbonatite Gomplex, Khyber Agengy. Geol. Bull. Univ. Peshawar, 14, 29-43.
    • Lower South Waziristan District
[var. Byssolite] Inclusions in Jewel Tunnel (JTI) faden quartz specimens.
    • Malakand District
Butt, K. A., Arif, A. Z., Ahmed, J. A. M. I. L., Ahmed, A. B. I. D., & Qadir, A. H. M. E. D. (1989). Chemistry and petrography of the Sillai Patti carbonatite complex, North Pakistan. Geol. Bull. Univ. Peshawar, 22, 197-215.
Le Bas, M. J., Mian, I., & Rex, D. C. (1987). Age and nature of carbonatite emplacement in North Pakistan. Geologische Rundschau, 76(2), 317-323.
    • Mohmand District
[var. Byssolite] Natural History Museum Vienna collection (SXRD-analysed)
      • Quezi
[var. Byssolite] Rob Lavinsky
KEMPE, D. C. (1983). Alkaline granites, syenites, and associated rocks of the Peshawar Plain alkaline igneous province, Northwest Pakistan. In Granites of Himalaya Karakorum and Hindu Kush (pp. 143-169).
Kempe, D. R. C. & Jan, M.Q. (1980). The Peshawar plain alkaline igneous province, NW Pakistan. Geological Bulletin, University of Peshawar, 13, 71-77.
Kempe, D. R. C. (1973). The petrology of the Warsak alkaline granites, Pakistan, and their relationship to other alkaline rocks of the region. Geological Magazine, 110(5), 385-404.
    • North Waziristan District
Jalil, Raham, Olivier Alard, Bruce Schaefer, Liaqat Ali, Muhammad Sajid, Mohamed Zaki Khedr, Mohammad Tahir Shah, and Muhammad Naveed Anjum. (2023) "Geochemistry of Waziristan Ophiolite Complex, Pakistan: Implications for Petrogenesis and Tectonic Setting" Minerals 13, no. 3: 311. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13030311
    • Swabi District
Kempe, D. R. C. (1986). A note on the ages of the alkaline rocks of the Peshawar plain alkaline igneous province, NW Pakistan. Geol. Bull. Univ. Peshawar, 19, 113-119.
KEMPE, D. C. (1983). Alkaline granites, syenites, and associated rocks of the Peshawar Plain alkaline igneous province, Northwest Pakistan. In Granites of Himalaya Karakorum and Hindu Kush (pp. 143-169).
Jan, M. Q., Asif, M., & Tahirkheli, T. A. Z. E. E. M. (1981). The geology and petrography of the Tarbela ‘Alkaline’complex. Geological Bulletin of University of Peshawar, 14, 1-28.
Kempe, D. R. C. & Jan, M.Q. (1980). The Peshawar plain alkaline igneous province, NW Pakistan. Geological Bulletin, University of Peshawar, 13, 71-77.
Siddiqui, F. A., & FA, S. (1973). ALKALINE ROCK OF IJOLITIC AFFINITY FROM TARBELA DAM AREA (HAZARA DISTRICT). Geonews, Quetta, 3, 17.
Kempe, D. R. C., & Jan, M. Q. (1970). An alkaline igneous province in the North-West Frontier province, West Pakistan. Geological Magazine, 107(4), 395-399.
 
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