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Bolong Cu-Au deposit, Duolong ore field, Gêrzê Co., Ngari, Tibet, Chinai
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Bolong Cu-Au depositDeposit
Duolong ore fieldOre Field
Gêrzê Co.County
NgariPrefecture
TibetAutonomous Region
ChinaCountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
32° 47' 59'' North , 83° 30' 0'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
32.80000,83.50000
GRN:
N22E51
Type:
Deposit
Köppen climate type:
ET : Tundra
Mindat Locality ID:
254724
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:254724:7
GUID (UUID V4):
0
Name(s) in local language(s):
波龙铜金矿, 多龙矿田, 改则县, 阿里地区 (མངའ་རིས་ས་ཁུལ་), 西藏自治区, 中国


Porphyry copper-gold deposit.
Cu: 3.8 Mt @ 0.47%;
Au: 98.1 t @ 0.22 g/t

The Bolong deposit, located to the west of Duobuza deposit, has quartz sandstone of the Jurassic Quse Formation and Sewa Formation as the main host rocks. The magmatic intrusions associated with mineralization are granodiorite porphyries, which were emplaced at around 120 Ma. The core of the deposit is characterized by potassic alteration, the middle zone by sericitic alteration, and the outermost zone by chloritic alteration, with localized skarn alteration superimposed.

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Mineral List


15 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded


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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Albite
Formula: Na(AlSi3O8)
ⓘ Azurite
Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
ⓘ 'Biotite'
Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
ⓘ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
References:
Xiangping Zhu, Hua'an Chen, Dongfang Ma, Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Yubin Li, Yuchang Li, Lujie Wei, and Chaoqiang Liu (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 954-962
Liu, Jun, Li, Wenchang, Zhou, Qing, Cao, Huawen, Gao, Shunbao, Liu, Hong, Wang, Yiyun (2024) Major types, spatio-temporal distribution, and metallogenesis of magmatism-related polymetallic deposits in the Bangonghu–Nujiang metallogenic belt, Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 167. 105983 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105983
Fu, Xuelian; Yang, Chao; Yang, Huanhuan; Tang, Juxing; Wang, Qin; Dong, Yujie; Zhang, Qi; Zhang, Rongkun; Liang, Xinjuan; Xin, Tang (2026) Geochemistry of magnetite and its implication to genesis and exploration of the Duolong porphyry district. Ore Geology Reviews, 197. p.107527. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107527
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'
References:
Xiangping Zhu, Hua'an Chen, Dongfang Ma, Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Yubin Li, Yuchang Li, Lujie Wei, and Chaoqiang Liu (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 954-962
Liu, Jun, Li, Wenchang, Zhou, Qing, Cao, Huawen, Gao, Shunbao, Liu, Hong, Wang, Yiyun (2024) Major types, spatio-temporal distribution, and metallogenesis of magmatism-related polymetallic deposits in the Bangonghu–Nujiang metallogenic belt, Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 167. 105983 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105983
Fu, Xuelian; Yang, Chao; Yang, Huanhuan; Tang, Juxing; Wang, Qin; Dong, Yujie; Zhang, Qi; Zhang, Rongkun; Liang, Xinjuan; Xin, Tang (2026) Geochemistry of magnetite and its implication to genesis and exploration of the Duolong porphyry district. Ore Geology Reviews, 197. p.107527. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107527
ⓘ Epidote
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘ Galena
Formula: PbS
ⓘ Goethite
Formula: Fe3+O(OH)
ⓘ Gypsum
Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O
ⓘ Kaolinite
Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
ⓘ 'K Feldspar'
ⓘ 'Limonite'
ⓘ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘ Malachite
Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
ⓘ Molybdenite
Formula: MoS2
References:
Xiangping Zhu, Hua'an Chen, Dongfang Ma, Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Yubin Li, Yuchang Li, Lujie Wei, and Chaoqiang Liu (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 954-962
Liu, Jun, Li, Wenchang, Zhou, Qing, Cao, Huawen, Gao, Shunbao, Liu, Hong, Wang, Yiyun (2024) Major types, spatio-temporal distribution, and metallogenesis of magmatism-related polymetallic deposits in the Bangonghu–Nujiang metallogenic belt, Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 167. 105983 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105983
Fu, Xuelian; Yang, Chao; Yang, Huanhuan; Tang, Juxing; Wang, Qin; Dong, Yujie; Zhang, Qi; Zhang, Rongkun; Liang, Xinjuan; Xin, Tang (2026) Geochemistry of magnetite and its implication to genesis and exploration of the Duolong porphyry district. Ore Geology Reviews, 197. p.107527. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107527
ⓘ Muscovite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
References:
Xiangping Zhu, Hua'an Chen, Dongfang Ma, Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Yubin Li, Yuchang Li, Lujie Wei, and Chaoqiang Liu (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 954-962
Liu, Jun, Li, Wenchang, Zhou, Qing, Cao, Huawen, Gao, Shunbao, Liu, Hong, Wang, Yiyun (2024) Major types, spatio-temporal distribution, and metallogenesis of magmatism-related polymetallic deposits in the Bangonghu–Nujiang metallogenic belt, Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 167. 105983 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105983
Fu, Xuelian; Yang, Chao; Yang, Huanhuan; Tang, Juxing; Wang, Qin; Dong, Yujie; Zhang, Qi; Zhang, Rongkun; Liang, Xinjuan; Xin, Tang (2026) Geochemistry of magnetite and its implication to genesis and exploration of the Duolong porphyry district. Ore Geology Reviews, 197. p.107527. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107527
ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
References:
Xiangping Zhu, Hua'an Chen, Dongfang Ma, Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Yubin Li, Yuchang Li, Lujie Wei, and Chaoqiang Liu (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 954-962
Liu, Jun, Li, Wenchang, Zhou, Qing, Cao, Huawen, Gao, Shunbao, Liu, Hong, Wang, Yiyun (2024) Major types, spatio-temporal distribution, and metallogenesis of magmatism-related polymetallic deposits in the Bangonghu–Nujiang metallogenic belt, Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 167. 105983 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105983
Fu, Xuelian; Yang, Chao; Yang, Huanhuan; Tang, Juxing; Wang, Qin; Dong, Yujie; Zhang, Qi; Zhang, Rongkun; Liang, Xinjuan; Xin, Tang (2026) Geochemistry of magnetite and its implication to genesis and exploration of the Duolong porphyry district. Ore Geology Reviews, 197. p.107527. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107527
ⓘ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
References:
Xiangping Zhu, Hua'an Chen, Dongfang Ma, Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Yubin Li, Yuchang Li, Lujie Wei, and Chaoqiang Liu (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 954-962
Liu, Jun, Li, Wenchang, Zhou, Qing, Cao, Huawen, Gao, Shunbao, Liu, Hong, Wang, Yiyun (2024) Major types, spatio-temporal distribution, and metallogenesis of magmatism-related polymetallic deposits in the Bangonghu–Nujiang metallogenic belt, Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 167. 105983 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105983
Fu, Xuelian; Yang, Chao; Yang, Huanhuan; Tang, Juxing; Wang, Qin; Dong, Yujie; Zhang, Qi; Zhang, Rongkun; Liang, Xinjuan; Xin, Tang (2026) Geochemistry of magnetite and its implication to genesis and exploration of the Duolong porphyry district. Ore Geology Reviews, 197. p.107527. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107527
ⓘ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
References:
Xiangping Zhu, Hua'an Chen, Dongfang Ma, Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Yubin Li, Yuchang Li, Lujie Wei, and Chaoqiang Liu (2013): Mineral Deposits 32(5), 954-962
Liu, Jun, Li, Wenchang, Zhou, Qing, Cao, Huawen, Gao, Shunbao, Liu, Hong, Wang, Yiyun (2024) Major types, spatio-temporal distribution, and metallogenesis of magmatism-related polymetallic deposits in the Bangonghu–Nujiang metallogenic belt, Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 167. 105983 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105983
Fu, Xuelian; Yang, Chao; Yang, Huanhuan; Tang, Juxing; Wang, Qin; Dong, Yujie; Zhang, Qi; Zhang, Rongkun; Liang, Xinjuan; Xin, Tang (2026) Geochemistry of magnetite and its implication to genesis and exploration of the Duolong porphyry district. Ore Geology Reviews, 197. p.107527. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107527
ⓘ 'Tourmaline'
Formula: AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘBornite2.BA.15Cu5FeS4
ⓘChalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
ⓘGalena2.CD.10PbS
ⓘMolybdenite2.EA.30MoS2
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘMagnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2
ⓘGoethite4.FD.10Fe3+O(OH)
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘAzurite5.BA.05Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
ⓘMalachite5.BA.10Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘGypsum7.CD.40CaSO4 · 2H2O
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
ⓘKaolinite9.ED.05Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
ⓘAlbite9.FA.35Na(AlSi3O8)
Unclassified
ⓘ'Biotite'-K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ'Chlorite Group'-
ⓘ'Limonite'-
ⓘ'Tourmaline'-AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
ⓘ'K Feldspar'-

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Hⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Hⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Hⓘ GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
Hⓘ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
Hⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Hⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Hⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Hⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
BBoron
Bⓘ TourmalineAD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
CCarbon
Cⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Cⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
OOxygen
Oⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Oⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Oⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Oⓘ GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
Oⓘ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
Oⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Oⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Oⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
Oⓘ TourmalineAD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Oⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
FFluorine
Fⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
NaSodium
Naⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
AlAluminium
Alⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Alⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Alⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Alⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Alⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
SiSilicon
Siⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Siⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Siⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Siⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
Siⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
SSulfur
Sⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Sⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sⓘ GalenaPbS
Sⓘ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
Sⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
KPotassium
Kⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Kⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Kⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
CaCalcium
Caⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Caⓘ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
TiTitanium
Tiⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
FeIron
Feⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Feⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Feⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Feⓘ GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
Feⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
CuCopper
Cuⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Cuⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Cuⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Cuⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
MoMolybdenum
Moⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
PbLead
Pbⓘ GalenaPbS

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References

Xiangping Zhu, Hua'an Chen, Dongfang Ma, Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Yubin Li, Yuchang Li, Lujie Wei, and Chaoqiang Liu (2013): 40Ar/39Ar dating of hydrothermal K feldspar and hydrothermal sericite from Bolong porphyry Cu-Au deposit in Tibet. Mineral Deposits 32(5), 954-962 (in Chinese with English abstract).
[1]Fu, Xuelian; Yang, Chao; Yang, Huanhuan; Tang, Juxing; Wang, Qin; Dong, Yujie; Zhang, Qi; Zhang, Rongkun; Liang, Xinjuan; Xin, Tang (2026) Geochemistry of magnetite and its implication to genesis and exploration of the Duolong porphyry district. Ore Geology Reviews, 197. p.107527. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107527
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