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Shanggong Mine, Luoning County, Luoyang, Henan, Chinai
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Shanggong MineMine
Luoning CountyCounty
LuoyangPrefecture-level City
HenanProvince
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
34° 10' 54'' North , 111° 32' 54'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
34.18194,111.54861
GRN:
N23E67
Type:
Mine
Köppen climate type:
Cwa : Monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate
Mindat Locality ID:
156529
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:156529:7
GUID (UUID V4):
0
Name(s) in local language(s):
上宫金矿, 洛宁县, 洛阳市, 河南省, 中国


Fault controlled orogenic lode gold deposit, hosted in Mesoproterozoic volcanic rocks. Deposit contains more than 30 ore bodies.
The Shanggong gold deposit is a typical orogenic gold deposit that is characterized by reduced salinity, CO2-rich ore fluids, and fault-controlled ore bodies. The accumulated gold resources of the Shanggong gold deposit reach 105 tons. The ore types are mainly structural breccia type, structural mud conglomerate type, and altered rock type. The major ores of this deposit have a disseminated, vein-disseminated, and breccie-like structure. The ore bodies are mainly pod-like, vein-like, and lenticular.

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Commodity List

This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.


Mineral List


47 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded


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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Acanthite
Formula: Ag2S
ⓘ Albite
Formula: Na(AlSi3O8)
ⓘ Altaite
Formula: PbTe
ⓘ Anglesite
Formula: PbSO4
ⓘ Ankerite
Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
References:
Yanjing Chen, Pirajno, F., and Jinping Qi (2008): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 33(3/4), 252-266
Zhijie Liu, Xiaoyong Wang, and Pengfei Tang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(3), 6-11
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
ⓘ 'Apatite'
Formula: Ca5(PO4)3A
ⓘ Arsenopyrite
Formula: FeAsS
ⓘ Azurite
Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
ⓘ Baryte
Formula: BaSO4
References:
Mao, Jingwen, Goldfarb, Richard, Zhang, Zhengwei, Xu, Wenyi, Qiu, Yumin, Deng, Jun (2002) Gold deposits in the Xiaoqinling-Xiong'ershan region, Qinling Mountains, central China. Mineralium Deposita, 37 (3) 306-325 doi:10.1007/s00126-001-0248-1
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
ⓘ Bismuthinite
Formula: Bi2S3
ⓘ 'Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series'
ⓘ 'Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series var. Horobetsuite'
Formula: (Bi,Sb)2S3 to (Sb,Bi)2S3
ⓘ Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
ⓘ Calaverite
Formula: AuTe2
ⓘ Calcite
Formula: CaCO3
References:
Yanjing Chen, Pirajno, F., and Jinping Qi (2008): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 33(3/4), 252-266
Zhijie Liu, Xiaoyong Wang, and Pengfei Tang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(3), 6-11
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
Chen, Simo, Xu, Junqiang, Yang, Yanchen, Han, Shijiong, Ding, Peichao, Song, Zhaoyang, Chen, Tianwen, Zhang, Daixin (2025) Origin of the Miaoling Gold Deposit, Xiong’ershan District, China: Findings Based on the Trace Element Characteristics and Sulfur Isotope Compositions of Pyrite. Minerals, 15 (1). doi:10.3390/min15010006
ⓘ Cerussite
Formula: PbCO3
ⓘ Chalcocite
Formula: Cu2S
ⓘ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
References:
Huijuan Zhu, Baoshan Yang, Yuheng Li, Dingfu Qian, and Yingtang Li (1989): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 9(1), 37-41
YYanjing Chen, Pirajno, F., and Jinping Qi (2008): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 33(3/4), 252-266
Zhijie Liu, Xiaoyong Wang, and Pengfei Tang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(3), 6-11
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
Chen, Simo, Xu, Junqiang, Yang, Yanchen, Han, Shijiong, Ding, Peichao, Song, Zhaoyang, Chen, Tianwen, Zhang, Daixin (2025) Origin of the Miaoling Gold Deposit, Xiong’ershan District, China: Findings Based on the Trace Element Characteristics and Sulfur Isotope Compositions of Pyrite. Minerals, 15 (1). doi:10.3390/min15010006
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'
References:
Yanjing Chen, Pirajno, F., and Jinping Qi (2008): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 33(3/4), 252-266
Zhijie Liu, Xiaoyong Wang, and Pengfei Tang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(3), 6-11
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
Chen, Simo, Xu, Junqiang, Yang, Yanchen, Han, Shijiong, Ding, Peichao, Song, Zhaoyang, Chen, Tianwen, Zhang, Daixin (2025) Origin of the Miaoling Gold Deposit, Xiong’ershan District, China: Findings Based on the Trace Element Characteristics and Sulfur Isotope Compositions of Pyrite. Minerals, 15 (1). doi:10.3390/min15010006
ⓘ Coloradoite
Formula: HgTe
ⓘ Cosalite
Formula: Pb2Bi2S5
ⓘ Covellite
Formula: CuS
ⓘ Epidote
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘ Fluorite
Formula: CaF2
References:
Yanjing Chen, Pirajno, F., and Jinping Qi (2008): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 33(3/4), 252-266
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
Chen, Simo, Xu, Junqiang, Yang, Yanchen, Han, Shijiong, Ding, Peichao, Song, Zhaoyang, Chen, Tianwen, Zhang, Daixin (2025) Origin of the Miaoling Gold Deposit, Xiong’ershan District, China: Findings Based on the Trace Element Characteristics and Sulfur Isotope Compositions of Pyrite. Minerals, 15 (1). doi:10.3390/min15010006
ⓘ Galena
Formula: PbS
References:
Huijuan Zhu, Baoshan Yang, Yuheng Li, Dingfu Qian, and Yingtang Li (1989): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 9(1), 37-41
Yanjing Chen, Pirajno, F., and Jinping Qi (2008): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 33(3/4), 252-266
Zhijie Liu, Xiaoyong Wang, and Pengfei Tang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(3), 6-11
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
Chen, Simo, Xu, Junqiang, Yang, Yanchen, Han, Shijiong, Ding, Peichao, Song, Zhaoyang, Chen, Tianwen, Zhang, Daixin (2025) Origin of the Miaoling Gold Deposit, Xiong’ershan District, China: Findings Based on the Trace Element Characteristics and Sulfur Isotope Compositions of Pyrite. Minerals, 15 (1). doi:10.3390/min15010006
ⓘ Halloysite
Formula: Al2Si2O5(OH)4 · n(H2O)
ⓘ Hematite
Formula: Fe2O3
ⓘ Hessite
Formula: Ag2Te
ⓘ Hydrocerussite
Formula: Pb3(CO3)2(OH)2
ⓘ Jarosite
Formula: KFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6
ⓘ Kaolinite
Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
ⓘ 'Limonite'
ⓘ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘ Malachite
Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
ⓘ Melonite
Formula: NiTe2
ⓘ Melonite var. Cobalt-bearing Melonite
Formula: (Ni,Co)Te2
ⓘ Molybdenite
Formula: MoS2
ⓘ Montmorillonite
Formula: (Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
ⓘ Muscovite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
References:
Yanjing Chen, Pirajno, F., and Jinping Qi (2008): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 33(3/4), 252-266
Zhijie Liu, Xiaoyong Wang, and Pengfei Tang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(3), 6-11
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
Chen, Simo, Xu, Junqiang, Yang, Yanchen, Han, Shijiong, Ding, Peichao, Song, Zhaoyang, Chen, Tianwen, Zhang, Daixin (2025) Origin of the Miaoling Gold Deposit, Xiong’ershan District, China: Findings Based on the Trace Element Characteristics and Sulfur Isotope Compositions of Pyrite. Minerals, 15 (1). doi:10.3390/min15010006
ⓘ Native Copper
Formula: Cu
ⓘ Native Gold
Formula: Au
References:
Yanjing Chen, Pirajno, F., and Jinping Qi (2008): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 33(3/4), 252-266
Zhijie Liu, Xiaoyong Wang, and Pengfei Tang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(3), 6-11
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum
Formula: (Au,Ag)
ⓘ Native Silver
Formula: Ag
ⓘ Native Tellurium
Formula: Te
ⓘ Native Zinc
Formula: Zn
ⓘ Petzite
Formula: Ag3AuTe2
ⓘ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
References:
Yanjing Chen, Pirajno, F., and Jinping Qi (2008): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 33(3/4), 252-266
Zhijie Liu, Xiaoyong Wang, and Pengfei Tang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(3), 6-11
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
Chen, Simo, Xu, Junqiang, Yang, Yanchen, Han, Shijiong, Ding, Peichao, Song, Zhaoyang, Chen, Tianwen, Zhang, Daixin (2025) Origin of the Miaoling Gold Deposit, Xiong’ershan District, China: Findings Based on the Trace Element Characteristics and Sulfur Isotope Compositions of Pyrite. Minerals, 15 (1). doi:10.3390/min15010006
ⓘ Pyrrhotite
Formula: Fe1-xS
ⓘ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
References:
Yanjing Chen, Pirajno, F., and Jinping Qi (2008): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 33(3/4), 252-266
Zhijie Liu, Xiaoyong Wang, and Pengfei Tang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(3), 6-11
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
Chen, Simo, Xu, Junqiang, Yang, Yanchen, Han, Shijiong, Ding, Peichao, Song, Zhaoyang, Chen, Tianwen, Zhang, Daixin (2025) Origin of the Miaoling Gold Deposit, Xiong’ershan District, China: Findings Based on the Trace Element Characteristics and Sulfur Isotope Compositions of Pyrite. Minerals, 15 (1). doi:10.3390/min15010006
ⓘ Quartz var. Milky Quartz
Formula: SiO2
ⓘ Rucklidgeite
Formula: PbBi2Te4
ⓘ Rutile
Formula: TiO2
ⓘ Scheelite
Formula: Ca(WO4)
ⓘ Siderite
Formula: FeCO3
ⓘ 'Smectite Group'
Formula: A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O
ⓘ Sphalerite
Formula: ZnS
References:
Huijuan Zhu, Baoshan Yang, Yuheng Li, Dingfu Qian, and Yingtang Li (1989): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 9(1), 37-41
Yanjing Chen, Pirajno, F., and Jinping Qi (2008): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 33(3/4), 252-266
Zhijie Liu, Xiaoyong Wang, and Pengfei Tang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(3), 6-11
Kai Song, Xiaoyuan Hao, Jianghe Wang, Chunhe Zhao, Yuan Kong, and Shuyin Niu (2013): Gold Science and Technology 21(6), 30-35
Meng, L., Lan, C., Zhan, Q., Wu, Q., & Zhao, T. (2022). Origin of the Shanggong Gold Deposit, the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Constraints from Rb-Sr ages of Sericite, and Trace elements and Sulfur Isotope of Pyrite. Ore Geology Reviews, 104728.
Qiao, Yu, Han, Zhixuan, Zhang, Bimin, Wei, Xiaocheng, Dong, Chunfang, Liu, Hanliang (2024) Gold Migration and Precipitation as Collaurum in Orogenic Gold Deposits: Constrains from Microscopic Gold Particles Observed in the Alteration Zone in Shanggong Gold Ore, Henan, China. Minerals, 14 (3) doi:10.3390/min14030327
Chen, Simo, Xu, Junqiang, Yang, Yanchen, Han, Shijiong, Ding, Peichao, Song, Zhaoyang, Chen, Tianwen, Zhang, Daixin (2025) Origin of the Miaoling Gold Deposit, Xiong’ershan District, China: Findings Based on the Trace Element Characteristics and Sulfur Isotope Compositions of Pyrite. Minerals, 15 (1). doi:10.3390/min15010006
ⓘ 'Tennantite Subgroup'
Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S
ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Group'
Formula: M2(A6)M1(B4 C2)X3(D4)S1(Y12)S2(Z)
ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'
Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S
ⓘ 'Tourmaline'
Formula: AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
ⓘ 'Wolframite Group'

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘNative Copper1.AA.05Cu
ⓘNative Gold
var. Electrum		1.AA.05(Au,Ag)
ⓘ1.AA.05Au
ⓘNative Silver1.AA.05Ag
ⓘNative Zinc1.AB.05Zn
ⓘNative Tellurium1.CC.10Te
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘChalcocite2.BA.05Cu2S
ⓘBornite2.BA.15Cu5FeS4
ⓘAcanthite2.BA.35Ag2S
ⓘHessite2.BA.60Ag2Te
ⓘPetzite2.BA.75Ag3AuTe2
ⓘCovellite2.CA.05aCuS
ⓘColoradoite2.CB.05aHgTe
ⓘSphalerite2.CB.05aZnS
ⓘChalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
ⓘPyrrhotite2.CC.10Fe1-xS
ⓘAltaite2.CD.10PbTe
ⓘGalena2.CD.10PbS
ⓘBismuthinite2.DB.05Bi2S3
ⓘCalaverite2.EA.10AuTe2
ⓘMelonite2.EA.20NiTe2
ⓘvar. Cobalt-bearing Melonite2.EA.20(Ni,Co)Te2
ⓘMolybdenite2.EA.30MoS2
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
ⓘArsenopyrite2.EB.20FeAsS
ⓘ'Tennantite Subgroup'2.GB.05Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S
ⓘ'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'2.GB.05Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S
ⓘRucklidgeite2.GC.40cPbBi2Te4
ⓘCosalite2.JB.10Pb2Bi2S5
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘFluorite3.AB.25CaF2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘMagnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘHematite4.CB.05Fe2O3
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2
ⓘvar. Milky Quartz4.DA.05SiO2
ⓘRutile4.DB.05TiO2
ⓘ'Wolframite Group'4.DB.30 va
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘCalcite5.AB.05CaCO3
ⓘSiderite5.AB.05FeCO3
ⓘAnkerite5.AB.10Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
ⓘCerussite5.AB.15PbCO3
ⓘAzurite5.BA.05Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
ⓘMalachite5.BA.10Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
ⓘHydrocerussite5.BE.10Pb3(CO3)2(OH)2
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘAnglesite7.AD.35PbSO4
ⓘBaryte7.AD.35BaSO4
ⓘJarosite7.BC.10KFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6
ⓘScheelite7.GA.05Ca(WO4)
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘEpidote9.BG.05a(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘMuscovite9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘvar. Sericite9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘMontmorillonite9.EC.40(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
ⓘKaolinite9.ED.05Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
ⓘHalloysite9.ED.10Al2Si2O5(OH)4 · n(H2O)
ⓘAlbite9.FA.35Na(AlSi3O8)
Unclassified
ⓘ'Chlorite Group'-
ⓘ'Limonite'-
ⓘ'Tourmaline'-AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
ⓘ'Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series
var. Horobetsuite'		-(Bi,Sb)2S3 to (Sb,Bi)2S3
ⓘ'Smectite Group'-A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O
ⓘ'Apatite'-Ca5(PO4)3A
ⓘ'Tetrahedrite Group'-M2(A6)M1(B4 C2)X3(D4)S1(Y12)S2(Z)
ⓘ'Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series'-

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Hⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Hⓘ HalloysiteAl2Si2O5(OH)4 · n(H2O)
Hⓘ HydrocerussitePb3(CO3)2(OH)2
Hⓘ JarositeKFe33+(SO4)2(OH)6
Hⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Hⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Hⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Hⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Hⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Hⓘ Smectite GroupA0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O
BBoron
Bⓘ TourmalineAD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
CCarbon
Cⓘ AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Cⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Cⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Cⓘ CerussitePbCO3
Cⓘ HydrocerussitePb3(CO3)2(OH)2
Cⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Cⓘ SideriteFeCO3
OOxygen
Oⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ AnglesitePbSO4
Oⓘ AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Oⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Oⓘ BaryteBaSO4
Oⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Oⓘ CerussitePbCO3
Oⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Oⓘ HalloysiteAl2Si2O5(OH)4 · n(H2O)
Oⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Oⓘ HydrocerussitePb3(CO3)2(OH)2
Oⓘ JarositeKFe33+(SO4)2(OH)6
Oⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Oⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Oⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
Oⓘ RutileTiO2
Oⓘ ScheeliteCa(WO4)
Oⓘ SideriteFeCO3
Oⓘ TourmalineAD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Oⓘ Quartz var. Milky QuartzSiO2
Oⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ Smectite GroupA0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O
Oⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3A
FFluorine
Fⓘ FluoriteCaF2
NaSodium
Naⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Naⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Mgⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
AlAluminium
Alⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Alⓘ HalloysiteAl2Si2O5(OH)4 · n(H2O)
Alⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Alⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Alⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Alⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
SiSilicon
Siⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Siⓘ HalloysiteAl2Si2O5(OH)4 · n(H2O)
Siⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Siⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Siⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
Siⓘ Quartz var. Milky QuartzSiO2
Siⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
PPhosphorus
Pⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3A
SSulfur
Sⓘ AcanthiteAg2S
Sⓘ AnglesitePbSO4
Sⓘ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Sⓘ BaryteBaSO4
Sⓘ BismuthiniteBi2S3
Sⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Sⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sⓘ ChalcociteCu2S
Sⓘ CosalitePb2Bi2S5
Sⓘ CovelliteCuS
Sⓘ GalenaPbS
Sⓘ JarositeKFe33+(SO4)2(OH)6
Sⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
Sⓘ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
Sⓘ SphaleriteZnS
Sⓘ Tennantite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)As4S12S
Sⓘ Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S
Sⓘ Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series var. Horobetsuite(Bi,Sb)2S3 to (Sb,Bi)2S3
Sⓘ Tetrahedrite GroupM2(A6)M1(B4 C2)X3(D4)S1(Y12)S2(Z)
Sⓘ Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series
KPotassium
Kⓘ JarositeKFe33+(SO4)2(OH)6
Kⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Kⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
CaCalcium
Caⓘ AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Caⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Caⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Caⓘ FluoriteCaF2
Caⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Caⓘ ScheeliteCa(WO4)
Caⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3A
TiTitanium
Tiⓘ RutileTiO2
FeIron
Feⓘ AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Feⓘ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Feⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Feⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Feⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Feⓘ JarositeKFe33+(SO4)2(OH)6
Feⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
Feⓘ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
Feⓘ SideriteFeCO3
CoCobalt
Coⓘ Melonite var. Cobalt-bearing Melonite(Ni,Co)Te2
NiNickel
Niⓘ MeloniteNiTe2
Niⓘ Melonite var. Cobalt-bearing Melonite(Ni,Co)Te2
CuCopper
Cuⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Cuⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Cuⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Cuⓘ ChalcociteCu2S
Cuⓘ CovelliteCuS
Cuⓘ Native CopperCu
Cuⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Cuⓘ Tennantite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)As4S12S
Cuⓘ Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S
ZnZinc
Znⓘ SphaleriteZnS
Znⓘ Native ZincZn
AsArsenic
Asⓘ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Asⓘ Tennantite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)As4S12S
MoMolybdenum
Moⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
AgSilver
Agⓘ AcanthiteAg2S
Agⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum(Au,Ag)
Agⓘ HessiteAg2Te
Agⓘ PetziteAg3AuTe2
Agⓘ Native SilverAg
SbAntimony
Sbⓘ Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S
Sbⓘ Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series var. Horobetsuite(Bi,Sb)2S3 to (Sb,Bi)2S3
Sbⓘ Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series
TeTellurium
Teⓘ AltaitePbTe
Teⓘ CalaveriteAuTe2
Teⓘ ColoradoiteHgTe
Teⓘ HessiteAg2Te
Teⓘ MeloniteNiTe2
Teⓘ PetziteAg3AuTe2
Teⓘ RucklidgeitePbBi2Te4
Teⓘ Native TelluriumTe
Teⓘ Melonite var. Cobalt-bearing Melonite(Ni,Co)Te2
BaBarium
Baⓘ BaryteBaSO4
WTungsten
Wⓘ ScheeliteCa(WO4)
AuGold
Auⓘ CalaveriteAuTe2
Auⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum(Au,Ag)
Auⓘ Native GoldAu
Auⓘ PetziteAg3AuTe2
HgMercury
Hgⓘ ColoradoiteHgTe
PbLead
Pbⓘ AltaitePbTe
Pbⓘ AnglesitePbSO4
Pbⓘ CerussitePbCO3
Pbⓘ CosalitePb2Bi2S5
Pbⓘ GalenaPbS
Pbⓘ HydrocerussitePb3(CO3)2(OH)2
Pbⓘ RucklidgeitePbBi2Te4
BiBismuth
Biⓘ BismuthiniteBi2S3
Biⓘ CosalitePb2Bi2S5
Biⓘ RucklidgeitePbBi2Te4
Biⓘ Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series var. Horobetsuite(Bi,Sb)2S3 to (Sb,Bi)2S3
Biⓘ Bismuthinite-Stibnite Series

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