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Hongtoushan Mine, Qingyuan Co., Fushun, Liaoning, Chinai
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Hongtoushan MineMine
Qingyuan Co.County
FushunPrefecture-level City
LiaoningProvince
ChinaCountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
42° 1' 0'' North , 124° 30' 55'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
42.01667,124.51528
GRN:
N29E66
Type:
Mine
Köppen climate type:
Dwa : Monsoon-influenced hot-summer humid continental climate
Mindat Locality ID:
64183
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:64183:7
GUID (UUID V4):
0
Name(s) in local language(s):
红透山铜矿, 清原满族自治县, 抚顺市, 辽宁省, 中国


Medium-scale volcanogenic Zn-Pb-Cu massive sulfide (VHMS) deposit, consisting of chimneys, veins, and stratiform ore bodies in the lower and middle parts of the Hongtoushan Formation of the Archean Anshan Group. The Hongtoushan Formation consists of biotite-plagioclase-gneiss and amphibole-plagioclase gneiss with intercalations of felsic gneiss and magnetite quartzite. Ore minerals are mainly pyrite (50%), pyrrhotite (20%-30%), chalcopyrite (1%-10%), sphalerite (1%-15%), and minor galena, cubanite, and chalcocite. The ore minerals occur in masses, breccia, bands, and disseminations.

The Hongtoushan Cu-Zn-Au deposit is hosted by the meta-volcanic rocks of the Hongtoushan Formation, which dips towards southeast at angles of 60-80°. The orebodies are principally stratiform and stratiform-like, which are roughly parallel to the meta-volcanic rocks, and have a ‘Y’-shape in space. The Hongtoushan Cu-Zn-Au deposit mainly contains two types of ore, i.e., massive ores and disseminated ores. Most of the mineralization is massive, and the sulfides in massive ores.

Local residents began the surface mining of the deposit in the early 1930s, and large-scale underground operations started in the 1960s following systematic drilling. The deposit has a metal reserve of 0.5 Mt Cu at 1.5% to 1.8% Cu, 0.7 Mt Zn at 2.0% to 2.5% Zn, 20 t Au at 0.5 to 0.8 g/t Au, and 1000 t Ag at 20 to 60 g/t Ag, respectively. Mining operations have reached a depth of 1337 m. The massive sulfide ores in the area are hosted by rocks that have undergone upper amphibolite facies metamorphism.

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44 valid minerals.

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ⓘ Acanthite
Formula: Ag2S
ⓘ Actinolite
Formula: ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
ⓘ Albite
Formula: Na(AlSi3O8)
ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'
Formula: AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
References:
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Anhydrite
Formula: CaSO4
ⓘ Anthophyllite
Formula: ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
ⓘ Arsenopyrite
Formula: FeAsS
ⓘ Azurite
Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
ⓘ 'Biotite'
Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
References:
Liaoning Metallurgical Geology Team No. 101 (1977): Geology and Prospecting 13(7), 1-5
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
Li, Jinyu; Qian, Ye; Jiang, Shao-Yong (2024) In-situ multiple sulfur isotopes of the Archean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn-Au deposit from North China Craton as tracers for the source and the size and grade of the VMS ore deposit. Ore Geology Reviews, 166. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105961
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
ⓘ Calcite
Formula: CaCO3
ⓘ 'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup'
Formula: AnCa2(Z2+5-mZ3+m)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
ⓘ 'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende'
Formula: AnCa2(Z2+5-mZ3+m)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
ⓘ Chalcanthite
Formula: CuSO4 · 5H2O
ⓘ Chalcocite
Formula: Cu2S
ⓘ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
References:
Liaoning Metallurgical Geology Team No. 101 (1977): Geology and Prospecting 13(7), 1-5
Guangyu Zhou (1983): Geology and Prospecting 19(7), 15-20
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
Li, Jinyu; Qian, Ye; Jiang, Shao-Yong (2024) In-situ multiple sulfur isotopes of the Archean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn-Au deposit from North China Craton as tracers for the source and the size and grade of the VMS ore deposit. Ore Geology Reviews, 166. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105961
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'
ⓘ Clinozoisite
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘ Cordierite
Formula: Mg2Al4Si5O18
ⓘ Covellite
Formula: CuS
ⓘ Covellite var. Selenium-bearing Covellite
Formula: Cu(S,Se)
ⓘ Cubanite
Formula: CuFe2S3
ⓘ Cuprite
Formula: Cu2O
ⓘ Diopside
Formula: CaMgSi2O6
ⓘ Epidote
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'
ⓘ Fluorite
Formula: CaF2
ⓘ Gahnite
Formula: ZnAl2O4
ⓘ Galena
Formula: PbS
References:
Guangyu Zhou (1983): Geology and Prospecting 19(7), 15-20
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ 'Garnet Group'
Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3
References:
Liaoning Metallurgical Geology Team No. 101 (1977): Geology and Prospecting 13(7), 1-5
Guangyu Zhou (1983): Geology and Prospecting 19(7), 15-20
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
Li, Jinyu; Qian, Ye; Jiang, Shao-Yong (2024) In-situ multiple sulfur isotopes of the Archean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn-Au deposit from North China Craton as tracers for the source and the size and grade of the VMS ore deposit. Ore Geology Reviews, 166. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105961
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Goethite
Formula: Fe3+O(OH)
ⓘ Goslarite
Formula: ZnSO4 · 7H2O
ⓘ Hematite
Formula: Fe2O3
ⓘ 'Hornblende Root Name Group'
Formula: ◻Ca2(Z2+4Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
ⓘ 'Hydrogoethite'
Formula: 3Fe2O3 · 4H2O
ⓘ Kaolinite
Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
ⓘ 'Limonite'
ⓘ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
References:
Liaoning Metallurgical Geology Team No. 101 (1977): Geology and Prospecting 13(7), 1-5
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Malachite
Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
ⓘ Marcasite
Formula: FeS2
ⓘ Melanterite
Formula: Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O
ⓘ Molybdenite
Formula: MoS2
ⓘ Montmorillonite
Formula: (Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
ⓘ Muscovite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite
Formula: K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
References:
Liaoning Metallurgical Geology Team No. 101 (1977): Geology and Prospecting 13(7), 1-5
Guangyu Zhou (1983): Geology and Prospecting 19(7), 15-20
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Native Copper
Formula: Cu
ⓘ Native Gold
Formula: Au
ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum
Formula: (Au,Ag)
References:
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Phlogopite
Formula: KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘ 'Plagioclase'
Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
References:
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
Li, Jinyu; Qian, Ye; Jiang, Shao-Yong (2024) In-situ multiple sulfur isotopes of the Archean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn-Au deposit from North China Craton as tracers for the source and the size and grade of the VMS ore deposit. Ore Geology Reviews, 166. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105961
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
References:
Liaoning Metallurgical Geology Team No. 101 (1977): Geology and Prospecting 13(7), 1-5
Guangyu Zhou (1983): Geology and Prospecting 19(7), 15-20
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
Li, Jinyu; Qian, Ye; Jiang, Shao-Yong (2024) In-situ multiple sulfur isotopes of the Archean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn-Au deposit from North China Craton as tracers for the source and the size and grade of the VMS ore deposit. Ore Geology Reviews, 166. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105961
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Pyrrhotite
Formula: Fe1-xS
References:
Guangyu Zhou (1983): Geology and Prospecting 19(7), 15-20
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
Li, Jinyu; Qian, Ye; Jiang, Shao-Yong (2024) In-situ multiple sulfur isotopes of the Archean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn-Au deposit from North China Craton as tracers for the source and the size and grade of the VMS ore deposit. Ore Geology Reviews, 166. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105961
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
References:
Liaoning Metallurgical Geology Team No. 101 (1977): Geology and Prospecting 13(7), 1-5
Guangyu Zhou (1983): Geology and Prospecting 19(7), 15-20
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Saponite
Formula: Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
ⓘ Sillimanite
Formula: Al2(SiO4)O
References:
Liaoning Metallurgical Geology Team No. 101 (1977): Geology and Prospecting 13(7), 1-5
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Sphalerite
Formula: ZnS
References:
Liaoning Metallurgical Geology Team No. 101 (1977): Geology and Prospecting 13(7), 1-5
Guangyu Zhou (1983): Geology and Prospecting 19(7), 15-20
Lianxing Gu, Xiaoqian Tang, Changzhi Wu, Jianjun Lu, Xinjian Xiao, Yuanchuan Zheng, Pei Ni, and Zeman Tian (2004): Mechanisms of Cu-Au enrichment in ore mylonites of the Hongtoushan massive sulphide deposit, Longtoushan, China. Earth Science Frontiers 11(2), 339-351.
Li, L.H., Fan, H.R., Qiu, Z.J., Yang, K.F., Han, J. and Zhao, G., (2022) Sulfide texture and geochemistry of the Neoarchean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn deposit (NE China): Implication for mixed-state metamorphic remobilization. Ore Geology Reviews, 145, p.104885.
Li, Jinyu; Qian, Ye; Jiang, Shao-Yong (2024) In-situ multiple sulfur isotopes of the Archean Hongtoushan Cu-Zn-Au deposit from North China Craton as tracers for the source and the size and grade of the VMS ore deposit. Ore Geology Reviews, 166. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105961
You, Xinwei, Wang, Ende, Men, Yekai, Fu, Jianfei, Song, Kun, Ma, Sishun (2024) The Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotopes, and Lithogeochemistry of Ore-Bearing Rocks from the Archean Hongtoushan Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposit in the North China Craton: Implications for Tectonic Setting. Minerals, 14 (4) doi:10.3390/min14040367
ⓘ Sphalerite var. Marmatite
Formula: (Zn,Fe)S
ⓘ 'Tourmaline'
Formula: AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
ⓘ Tremolite
Formula: ◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
ⓘ Zircon
Formula: Zr(SiO4)

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
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘChalcocite2.BA.05Cu2S
ⓘBornite2.BA.15Cu5FeS4
ⓘAcanthite2.BA.35Ag2S
ⓘCovellite2.CA.05aCuS
ⓘvar. Selenium-bearing Covellite2.CA.05aCu(S,Se)
ⓘSphalerite2.CB.05aZnS
ⓘvar. Marmatite2.CB.05a(Zn,Fe)S
ⓘChalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
ⓘCubanite2.CB.55aCuFe2S3
ⓘPyrrhotite2.CC.10Fe1-xS
ⓘGalena2.CD.10PbS
ⓘMolybdenite2.EA.30MoS2
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
ⓘMarcasite2.EB.10aFeS2
ⓘArsenopyrite2.EB.20FeAsS
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘFluorite3.AB.25CaF2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘGoethite4.00.Fe3+O(OH)
ⓘCuprite4.AA.10Cu2O
ⓘGahnite4.BB.05ZnAl2O4
ⓘMagnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘHematite4.CB.05Fe2O3
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘCalcite5.AB.05CaCO3
ⓘAzurite5.BA.05Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
ⓘMalachite5.BA.10Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘAnhydrite7.AD.30CaSO4
ⓘChalcanthite7.CB.20CuSO4 · 5H2O
ⓘMelanterite7.CB.35Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O
ⓘGoslarite7.CB.40ZnSO4 · 7H2O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘZircon9.AD.30Zr(SiO4)
ⓘSillimanite9.AF.05Al2(SiO4)O
ⓘClinozoisite9.BG.05a(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘEpidote9.BG.05a(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘCordierite9.CJ.10Mg2Al4Si5O18
ⓘDiopside9.DA.15CaMgSi2O6
ⓘAnthophyllite9.DD.05◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
ⓘActinolite9.DE.10◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
ⓘTremolite9.DE.10◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
ⓘMuscovite
var. Illite		9.EC.15K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
ⓘ9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘvar. Sericite9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘPhlogopite9.EC.20KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘMontmorillonite9.EC.40(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
ⓘSaponite9.EC.45Ca0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
ⓘKaolinite9.ED.05Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
ⓘAlbite9.FA.35Na(AlSi3O8)
Unclassified
ⓘ'Amphibole Supergroup'-AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
ⓘ'Biotite'-K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ'Chlorite Group'-
ⓘ'Feldspar Group'-
ⓘ'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup
var. Hornblende'		-AnCa2(Z2+5-mZ3+m)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
ⓘ'Limonite'-
ⓘ'Tourmaline'-AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
ⓘ'Hornblende Root Name Group'-◻Ca2(Z2+4Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
ⓘ'Plagioclase'-(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
ⓘ'Garnet Group'-X3Z2(SiO4)3
ⓘ'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup'-AnCa2(Z2+5-mZ3+m)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
ⓘ'Hydrogoethite'-3Fe2O3 · 4H2O

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Hⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Hⓘ Anthophyllite◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Hⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Hⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Hⓘ ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2O
Hⓘ Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Hⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Hⓘ GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
Hⓘ GoslariteZnSO4 · 7H2O
Hⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. HornblendeAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Hⓘ Muscovite var. IlliteK0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
Hⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Hⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Hⓘ MelanteriteFe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O
Hⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Hⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Hⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Hⓘ SaponiteCa0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Hⓘ Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Hⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Hⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Hⓘ Calcium Amphibole SubgroupAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Hⓘ Hydrogoethite3Fe2O3 · 4H2O
BBoron
Bⓘ TourmalineAD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
CCarbon
Cⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Cⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Cⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
OOxygen
Oⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Oⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Oⓘ AnhydriteCaSO4
Oⓘ Anthophyllite◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Oⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Oⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Oⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Oⓘ ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2O
Oⓘ Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Oⓘ CordieriteMg2Al4Si5O18
Oⓘ CupriteCu2O
Oⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Oⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Oⓘ GahniteZnAl2O4
Oⓘ GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
Oⓘ GoslariteZnSO4 · 7H2O
Oⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Oⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. HornblendeAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Oⓘ Muscovite var. IlliteK0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
Oⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Oⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Oⓘ MelanteriteFe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O
Oⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Oⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
Oⓘ SaponiteCa0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Oⓘ SillimaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Oⓘ TourmalineAD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Oⓘ Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Oⓘ ZirconZr(SiO4)
Oⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Oⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Oⓘ Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
Oⓘ Calcium Amphibole SubgroupAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Oⓘ Hydrogoethite3Fe2O3 · 4H2O
FFluorine
Fⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Fⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Fⓘ FluoriteCaF2
Fⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. HornblendeAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Fⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Fⓘ Calcium Amphibole SubgroupAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
NaSodium
Naⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Naⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Naⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Mgⓘ Anthophyllite◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Mgⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Mgⓘ CordieriteMg2Al4Si5O18
Mgⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Mgⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Mgⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Mgⓘ SaponiteCa0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Mgⓘ Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
AlAluminium
Alⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Alⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Alⓘ Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Alⓘ CordieriteMg2Al4Si5O18
Alⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Alⓘ GahniteZnAl2O4
Alⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. HornblendeAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Alⓘ Muscovite var. IlliteK0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
Alⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Alⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Alⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Alⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Alⓘ SaponiteCa0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Alⓘ SillimaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Alⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Alⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Alⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Alⓘ Calcium Amphibole SubgroupAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
SiSilicon
Siⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Siⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Siⓘ Anthophyllite◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Siⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Siⓘ Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Siⓘ CordieriteMg2Al4Si5O18
Siⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Siⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Siⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. HornblendeAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Siⓘ Muscovite var. IlliteK0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
Siⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Siⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Siⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Siⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
Siⓘ SaponiteCa0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Siⓘ SillimaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Siⓘ Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Siⓘ ZirconZr(SiO4)
Siⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Siⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Siⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Siⓘ Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
Siⓘ Calcium Amphibole SubgroupAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
SSulfur
Sⓘ AcanthiteAg2S
Sⓘ AnhydriteCaSO4
Sⓘ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Sⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Sⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sⓘ ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2O
Sⓘ ChalcociteCu2S
Sⓘ CovelliteCuS
Sⓘ CubaniteCuFe2S3
Sⓘ GalenaPbS
Sⓘ GoslariteZnSO4 · 7H2O
Sⓘ MarcasiteFeS2
Sⓘ MelanteriteFe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O
Sⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
Sⓘ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
Sⓘ SphaleriteZnS
Sⓘ Sphalerite var. Marmatite(Zn,Fe)S
Sⓘ Covellite var. Selenium-bearing CovelliteCu(S,Se)
ClChlorine
Clⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Clⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. HornblendeAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Clⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Clⓘ Calcium Amphibole SubgroupAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
KPotassium
Kⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Kⓘ Muscovite var. IlliteK0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2
Kⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Kⓘ PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Kⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
CaCalcium
Caⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Caⓘ AnhydriteCaSO4
Caⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Caⓘ Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Caⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Caⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Caⓘ FluoriteCaF2
Caⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. HornblendeAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Caⓘ Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Caⓘ SaponiteCa0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Caⓘ Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Caⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Caⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Caⓘ Calcium Amphibole SubgroupAnCa2(Z2+5-mZm3+)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
TiTitanium
Tiⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Tiⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
FeIron
Feⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Feⓘ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Feⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Feⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Feⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feⓘ CubaniteCuFe2S3
Feⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Feⓘ GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
Feⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Feⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feⓘ MarcasiteFeS2
Feⓘ MelanteriteFe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
Feⓘ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
Feⓘ SaponiteCa0.25(Mg,Fe)3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
Feⓘ Sphalerite var. Marmatite(Zn,Fe)S
Feⓘ Hydrogoethite3Fe2O3 · 4H2O
CuCopper
Cuⓘ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Cuⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Cuⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Cuⓘ ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2O
Cuⓘ ChalcociteCu2S
Cuⓘ CovelliteCuS
Cuⓘ CubaniteCuFe2S3
Cuⓘ CupriteCu2O
Cuⓘ Native CopperCu
Cuⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Cuⓘ Covellite var. Selenium-bearing CovelliteCu(S,Se)
ZnZinc
Znⓘ GahniteZnAl2O4
Znⓘ GoslariteZnSO4 · 7H2O
Znⓘ SphaleriteZnS
Znⓘ Sphalerite var. Marmatite(Zn,Fe)S
AsArsenic
Asⓘ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
SeSelenium
Seⓘ Covellite var. Selenium-bearing CovelliteCu(S,Se)
ZrZirconium
Zrⓘ ZirconZr(SiO4)
MoMolybdenum
Moⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
AgSilver
Agⓘ AcanthiteAg2S
Agⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum(Au,Ag)
AuGold
Auⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum(Au,Ag)
Auⓘ Native GoldAu
PbLead
Pbⓘ GalenaPbS

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