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Tonalite

A rock classification type
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About TonaliteHide

A granitoid (a coarse grained igneous rock with <90% mafics; felsic minerals are composed mostly of quartz (20-60%) and 40-80% feldspars (Kspar (alkali-feldspar) and plagioclase), where plagioclase is >90% of the total feldspar as shown on the QAPF diagram.

Depending on the mafic content the tonalite field ranges from:
2-60% quartz
8-80% plagioclase
0-10% K feldspar or albite
0-90% mafic minerals (amphiboles, pyroxenes, biotite)



Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48173
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48173:3

Similar NamesHide

DanaliteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredBe3Fe42+(SiO4)3S
TanoliteA synonym of Cordierite
TunelliteA valid IMA mineral speciesSrB6O9(OH)2 · 3H2O

Classification of TonaliteHide

QAPF_P_5.png

Tonalite is in section 5 of the QAPF diagram.

Sub-divisions of TonaliteHide

Mineralogy of TonaliteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Silica > QuartzSiO2
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
AmphiboleA petrological term for Amphibole Supergroup.
PyroxeneA petrological term for Pyroxene Group.

Pronunciation of TonaliteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Tonalite associated with 'Gneiss'
1 photo of Tonalite associated with 'Pegmatite'

Internet Links for TonaliteHide

References for TonaliteHide

Reference List:

Localities for TonaliteHide

Showing 596 localities.

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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Angola
 
  • Namibe Province
    • Moçâmedes
Antonio Olimpio Gonçalves et al. (2009)
Antarctica
 
  • East Antarctica
    • Queen Maud Land
Sun et al. (2011)
Ferrero et al. (2018)
      • Humboldt Mountains
[Charnockitic tonalite] Mallik et al. (2024)
    • Wilkes Land
      • Queen Mary Coast
[Charnockitic tonalite] Abdrakhmanov et al. (2024)
  • West Antarctica
Dewar (1970)
    • Antarctic Peninsula
Hooper (1962)
[Trondhjemite] Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty (2014)
      • Bransfield Strait
Bell (1984)
Bell (1984)
Hooper (1962)
Smellie et al. (1984, March)
    • Lampitt Nunatak
Goldring (1962)
Argentina
 
  • Córdoba Province
    • Calamuchita Department
      • Los Reartes District
        • Atos Pampa
Proenza et al. (2008)
    • Minas Department
      • Guasapampa District
Biglia et al. (2016)
  • Salta Province
    • Cachi Department
      • Nevado de Palermo
[Trondhjemite] López de Azarevich et al. (2021)
    • La Poma Department
[Trondhjemite] López de Azarevich et al. (2021)
  • San Juan Province
    • Iglesia Department
Sillitoe et al. (2019)
    • Jáchal Department
Centenera Mining Corp.
Armenia
 
  • Lori Province
    • Teghut
Moritz et al. (2016)
  • Syunik Province
    • Kapan
[Plagiogranite] Moritz et al. (2016)
    • Meghri
      • Agarak
Hovakimyan et al. (2019)
Atlantic Ocean
 
  • Mid-Atlantic Ridge complex
    • Semenov region
[Plagiogranite] Melekestseva et al. (2017)
[Plagiogranite] Firstova et al. (2022)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Buccleuch Co.
      • Brungle
[Trondhjemite] Degeling (1982)
    • Northumberland County
      • Cessnock
Irving (1968)
    • Sandon Co.
      • Hillgrove
Gilligan et al. (1992)
      • Uralla
Brown et al. (1992)
  • Northern Territory
    • Central Desert Region
Mackie (1986)
Mackie (1986)
Mackie (1986)
  • Queensland
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Selwyn District
        • Mount Dore Mine
[Trondhjemite] Babo et al. (2017)
    • Rockhampton Region
      • Mount Morgan
Ulrich et al. (2003)
  • Western Australia
    • Coolgardie Shire
      • Coolgardie
MacPhersons Reward Gold Limited (2010)
MacPhersons Reward Gold Limited (2010)
Goodz et al. (2011)
      • Kambalda
        • Kambalda Nickel mines
[Trondhjemite] Simon (2019)
        • St. Ives gold camp
Neumayr et al. (2008)
      • Kintore-Kunanalling Goldfield
Phoenix Gold Ltd (2010)
Phoenix Gold Ltd (2010)
www.phoenixgold.com.au (n.d.)
www.phoenixgold.com.au (n.d.)
    • Cue Shire
      • Cue
Western Mining Pty Ltd (2014)
Marshall et al. (2016)
    • Dundas Shire
      • Fraser Range
Barnes et al. (2020)
    • East Pilbara Shire
      • Marble Bar
East Pilbara Craton +1 other reference
      • Ripon Hills District
Huston et al. (2007)
      • Shaw River District
        • Panorama Area
Susan L. Drieberg et al. (2013)
    • Kalgoorlie-Boulder Shire
      • Broad Arrow Goldfield
        • Bardoc
Barry (1974)
Steadman et al. (2014)
      • Mount Monger Goldfield
        • Mount Monger
Colahan et al. (2015)
Colahan et al. (2015)
Colahan et al. (2015)
Colahan et al. (2015)
      • Woolibar Station (Hampton Plains Goldfield)
Mueller (2007)
    • Leonora Shire
      • Agnew Goldfield (Lawlers)
Blewett et al. (2007)
Blewett et al. (2007)
Thebaud (2014)
      • Leonora
[Trondhjemite] Kreuzer et al. (2025)
    • Meekatharra Shire
Geological Survey of Western Australia (1898)
Reed Resources Ltd (2011)
    • Mount Magnet Shire
      • Boogardie Station
Fetherston et al. (2013)
    • Sandstone Shire
      • Sandstone
Troy Resources NL (2009)
    • Westonia Shire
      • Westonia
Simpson (1948)
Austria
 
  • Tyrol
    • Lienz District
      • Lienz
Raith et al. (2024) +1 other reference
Azerbaijan
 
  • Gedebey District
[Plagiogranite] İsmayıl et al. (2021)
[Plagiogranite] V.M.BABA-ZADEH et al. (2023)
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • Liège
      • Eupen
        • Ternell
Van Wambeke (1953) +7 other references
Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
  • Republika Srpska
    • Doboj
[Plagiogranite] Putiš et al. (2022) +1 other reference
Brazil
 
  • Amapá
    • Pedra Branca do Amapari
[Trondhjemite] Soares et al. (2025)
  • Bahia
[Trondhjemite] Lobato et al. (2015)
  • Goiás
    • Monte Alegre de Goiás
Sirqueira et al. (2018)
  • Maranhão
    • Godofredo Viana
      • Aurizona
AGP Mining Consultants (2021)
  • Mato Grosso
    • Peixoto de Azevedo
      • Baixão Novo creek
Poggi et al. (2022)
    • Pontes e Lacerda
Prudente de Melo et al. (2022)
    • Porto Esperidião
Prudente de Melo et al. (2022)
  • Minas Gerais
    • Minas Novas
[Plagiogranite] Amaral et al. (2026)
  • Pará
    • Canaã dos Carajás
Garcia et al. (2020)
    • São Félix do Xingu
[Trondhjemite] Fernandes et al. (2023)
Mansur et al. (2023)
Dutra et al. (2025)
Burkina Faso
 
  • Centre-Ouest Region
    • Sanguié Province
      • Réo Department
Kříbek et al. (2016)
  • Sahel Region
    • Soum Province
      • Arbinda Department
Schaeneman (1994)
Burundi
 
  • Bujumbura Rural Province
Harmer et al. (2016)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Nelson Mining Division
      • Nelson
Personal correspondance with Giles Peatfield (see comments in description)
    • Vancouver Island
      • Alberni Mining Division
        • Kyuquot Sound
          • Amai Inlet (Deep Inlet)
personal correspondence with Giles ... +1 other reference
      • Nanaimo Mining Division
Trettin (2012)
        • Holberg
personal correspondence with Giles Peatfield (see comments in description)
  • Manitoba
    • Rice Lake Gold District
Neyedley et al. (2017)
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Meelpaeg Lake
[Trondhjemite] Personal correspondance with Giles Peatfield (see comments in description)
    • Newfoundland
      • Bay of Islands
[Trondhjemite] Dunning et al. (1985)
[Trondhjemite] Conliffe et al. (2025)
[Trondhjemite] Sandeman et al. (2023)
  • Northwest Territories
    • North Slave Region
Masun (1999) +1 other reference
  • Nunavut
    • Committee Bay greenstone belt
Groat et al. (2014)
  • Ontario
    • Cochrane District
      • Hislop Township
[Trondhjemite] Azevedo et al. (2022)
      • Taylor Township
[Trondhjemite] Bath (1990)
    • Kenora District
Romios Gold Resources Inc.
      • Ring of Fire
Laudadio et al. (2022)
    • Sudbury District
      • Unorganized North Sudbury District
        • Chester Township
Katz et al. (2025)
        • Huffman Township
Mineral Deposit Inventory for Ontario
    • Thunder Bay District
Selway (1993)
  • Québec
    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
      • Abitibi RCM
        • Preissac
[Trondhjemite] Neyedley et al. (2026)
[Trondhjemite] Neyedley et al. (2026)
      • La Vallée-de-l'Or RCM
        • Malartic
Bertrand Blanchette (2016)
        • Val d'Or
SIGEOM systeme d'information geominiere ...
SIGEOM systeme d'information geominiere ...
      • Rouyn-Noranda TE
SIGEOM systeme d'information geominiere ...
Schofield et al. (2024)
Schofield et al. (2024)
Schofield et al. (2024)
Schofield et al. (2024)
    • Laurentides
      • Antoine-Labelle RCM
Blein et al. (2025)
    • Nord-du-Québec
Leclerc et al. (2012)
      • Jamésie
        • Baie-James
CSA Global Office (2020)
    • Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
      • Le Fjord-du-Saguenay RCM
        • Mont-Valin
  • Saskatchewan
Beaudin et al. (2024)
  • Yukon
    • Whitehorse mining district
Lee et al. (2025)
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • Antofagasta Province
Pincheira et al. (1990)
  • Atacama
    • Huasco Province
      • Vallenar
Escolme et al. (2020)
  • Coquimbo
    • Choapa Province
      • Salamanca
Bertens et al. (2003)
Jaime Cataldo B. et al. (2015)
  • Santiago Metropolitan Region
    • Melipilla Province
Gómez-Gajardo et al. (2024)
    • Santiago Province
Anglo American plc
  • Valparaíso
    • Los Andes Province
Tetra Tech Chile (2019)
China
 
  • Chongqing
    • Wushan Co.
[Trondhjemite] Li et al. (2022)
  • Gansu
    • Jiuquan
      • Subei Co.
[Plagiogranite] Ma et al. (2020)
    • Tianshui
      • Zhangjiachuan Co.
Qiu et al. (2016)
  • Heilongjiang
    • Heihe
      • Nenjiang County
Cai et al. (2021)
[Trondhjemite] Cai et al. (2021)
    • Mudanjiang
      • Dongning County
Shan et al. (2023)
  • Henan
    • Nanyang
      • Xixia County
[Plagiogranite] Xiao et al. (2022)
    • Sanmenxia
      • Lingbao City
Lin et al. (2022)
  • Hubei
    • Yichang
      • Yiling District
[Trondhjemite] Wei et al. (2024)
[Trondhjemite] Huang et al. (2024)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Alxa League (Alashan Prefecture)
      • Ejin Banner (Ejina Co.)
Hong et al. (2025)
    • Baotou City
      • Guyang County
Wang et al. (2026)
    • Bayannur City (Bayannao'er Prefecture)
      • Urad Middle Banner (Wulate Zhongqi)
Wang et al. (2019) +2 other references
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Hexigten Banner (Keshiketeng Co.)
Ouyang et al. (2014)
    • Hinggan League
      • Horqin Right Front Banner (Ke'erqin Youyi Qianqi)
Qian et al. (2025)
      • Horqin Right Middle Banner (Ke'erqin Youyi Zhongqi)
Shi et al. (2020)
Ren et al. (2026)
      • Tuquan County
[Plagiogranite] Xue-Ma et al. (2024)
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • Bordered Yellow Banner (Xianghuang Co.)
Xie et al. (2025)
  • Jiangxi
    • Yichun
Zhu et al. (2025)
      • Shanggao Co.
[Plagiogranite] Zhang et al. (2026)
  • Jilin
    • Baicheng
      • Taonan Co.
Qian et al. (2025)
    • Jilin
      • Panshi City
[Plagiogranite] Wang et al. (2025)
      • Shulan
[Plagiogranite] Zhang et al. (2022)
    • Yanbian Chaoxianzu
      • Dunhua City
[Plagiogranite] Yu et al. (2023)
  • Liaoning
    • Dandong
      • Zhen'an District
        • Wulong orefield
Lin et al. (2025)
    • Fushun
      • Qingyuan Co.
[Trondhjemite] You et al. (2024)
    • Yingkou
      • Dashiqiao City
[Plagiogranite] Jia et al. (2026)
  • Qinghai
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Da Qaidam (Dachaidan Co.)
        • Tanjianshan Mine
[Trondhjemite] Li et al. (2022)
      • Dulan County
        • Gouli goldfield
[Plagiogranite] Norbu et al. (2023)
[Plagiogranite] Wang et al. (2024)
Zhang et al. (2024)
      • Qaidam Basin (Chaidan Basin; Tsaidam Basin)
Wang et al. (2026)
      • Wulan Co. (Ulan Co.)
[Plagiogranite] Tang et al. (2024) +2 other references
  • Shaanxi
    • Hanzhong
      • Lüeyang County
        • Tongchang ore field
[Plagiogranite] Yue et al. (2022)
  • Shandong
    • Yantai
      • Laizhou City
        • Cangshang-Sanshandao Gold camp
Tian et al. (2025)
      • Penglai City
Shi-Li; Li (2026)
      • Qixia City
[Trondhjemite] Zhao et al. (2026)
      • Zhaoyuan City
        • Linglong Gold camp
          • Dongfen deposit
            • Vein 171
[Trondhjemite] Li et al. (2025)
[Trondhjemite] Yuan et al. (2025)
  • Shanxi
    • Xinzhou
      • Fanshi Co.
        • Yangyan river valley
[Plagiogranite] Li et al. (2024)
  • Tibet
    • Lhasa
      • Nyêmo Co. (Nimu Co.)
Xu et al. (2025)
Jiang et al. (2024)
      • Qüxü Co. (Qushui Co.)
Zhang et al. (2018)
    • Nagqu
      • Nyima Co. (Nima Co.)
[Plagiogranite] Tang et al. (2018)
    • Ngari
      • Gar Co. (Ga'er Co.)
Dai et al. (2026)
      • Gêrzê Co.
[Plagiogranite] Wu et al. (2022)
    • Shannan Prefecture (Lhokha Prefecture; Lhoka Prefecture)
      • Nêdong Co. (Naidong Co.; Zedang Co.)
[Plagiogranite] XU et al. (2023)
[Trondhjemite] Zhang et al. (2025)
  • Xinjiang
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Qiemo Co. (Qerqen Co.; Cherchen Co.)
[Plagiogranite] Liu et al. (2024)
    • Bo'ertala Autonomous Prefecture (Börtala Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Wenquan Co. (Arixang Co.; Arishang Co.)
Gao et al. (2024)
Zhu et al. (2012)
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yizhou District
[Plagiogranite] Li et al. (2025)
Zhang et al. (2022)
Meng et al. (2024)
[Plagiogranite] An et al. (2022)
[Plagiogranite] An et al. (2022)
[Plagiogranite] Wen et al. (2021)
[Plagiogranite] An et al. (2022)
Zhi et al. (2021)
    • Hotan Prefecture
      • Hetian Co. (Khotan Co.; Hotan Co.; Hoten Co.)
Gao et al. (2020)
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Altay Prefecture (Aletai Prefecture)
        • Aletai Co. (Altay Co.)
[Trondhjemite] Chen et al. (2024)
        • Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.)
          • Zhaheba
[Plagiogranite] Wang et al. (2023)
        • Habahe Co. (Kaba Co.; Qaba Co.)
[Plagiogranite] Wang et al. (2023)
[Plagiogranite] Wu et al. (2022)
[Plagiogranite] Wu et al. (2022)
        • Qinghe Co. (Qinggil Co.; Chinggil Co.)
Shen et al. (2025)
    • Kashi Prefecture (Kashgar Prefecture; Qeshqer Prefecture)
      • Tashiku'ergan Co. (Taxkorgan Co.; Tashqurqan Co.)
[Plagiogranite] Zhong et al. (2026)
    • Kezilesu Autonomous Prefecture (Kizilsu Autonomous Prefecture; Qizilsu Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Aketao Co. (Akto Co.; Aqto Co.)
[Plagiogranite] Song et al. (2025)
    • Tacheng Prefecture
Zhong et al. (2017) +1 other reference
    • Turpan
      • Shanshan Co.
[Plagiogranite] Chen et al. (2022)
[Plagiogranite] Yu et al. (2026)
      • Toksun Co.
        • Kumisi (Kumishi)
[Plagiogranite] Gao et al. (2025)
[Plagiogranite] Gao et al. (2025)
[Plagiogranite] Gao et al. (2025)
[Plagiogranite] Gao et al. (2025)
    • Wulumuqi Prefecture (Ürümqi Prefecture; Ürümchi Prefecture)
      • Wulumuqi Co. (Ürümqi Co.; Ürümchi Co.)
        • Chaiwobao Cu ore field
[Plagiogranite] Wu et al. (2022)
  • Yunnan
    • Baoshan
      • Changning County
[Plagiogranite] Si et al. (2024)
Colombia
 
  • Cauca Department
Gómez et al. (2017, March)
  • Magdalena Department
    • Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains
Betancur-Figueroa et al. (2020)
Cuba
 
  • Guantánamo Province
[Trondhjemite] Cárdenas-Párraga et al. (2010) +1 other reference
  • Holguín Province
Costafreda et al. (2024)
Czech Republic
 
  • Plzeň Region
    • Tachov District
René et al. (2017)
Ecuador
 
  • Azuay Province
    • Cuenca Canton
Schütte et al. (2012)
  • Bolívar Province
    • Guaranda Canton
      • Julio Moreno
Schütte et al. (2012)
  • Guayas Province
    • Guayaquil Canton
      • Guayaquil
        • Cerro Colorado
Alejandro Felix
  • Imbabura Province
Díaz Castro et al. (2025)
Díaz Castro et al. (2025)
Schütte et al. (2012)
Egypt
 
  • Red Sea Governorate
Abdelfadil et al. (2024)
El-Wardany et al. (2023)
Sami et al. (2025)
Abdelfadil et al. (2025)
Khedr et al. (2024)
[Trondhjemite] Zoheir et al. (2018) +2 other references
Alekseev et al. (2023)
Zoheir et al. (2018) +2 other references
Abouelnaga et al. (2015)
[Plagiogranite] El-Desoky et al. (2022)
    • Wadi Allaqi District
Zoheir et al. (2018)
Hamdy et al. (2011)
El-Desoky et al. (2018)
El-Desoky et al. (2025)
    • Wadi Sikait
Elsagheer et al. (2025)
Eurasian Plate
 
  • Central Asian Orogenic Belt
    • Kazakhstan-Gobi metallogenic province
Zhang et al. (2025)
    • Tuva-Mongolia metallogenic province
Zhang et al. (2025)
[Trondhjemite] Farhan et al. (2026)
  • North China Craton
[Trondhjemite] Gao et al. (2026)
  • Qiangtang Terrane
Bai et al. (2026)
Finland
 
  • Kainuu
    • Suomussalmi
[Trondhjemite] Mikkola et al. (2011)
  • Lapland
    • Kittilä
      • Levijärvi-Loukinen deposit
Nironen et al. (1984)
  • North Karelia
    • Ilomantsi
Lukonin (2008)
  • North Ostrobothnia
    • Kalajoki
Hector et al. (2023)
  • North Savo
    • Leppävirta
Bomberg et al. (2015)
  • South Savo
    • Rantasalmi
Kontoniemi et al. (1991)
  • Southwest Finland
    • Naantali
Woodard +1 other reference
France
 
  • Brittany
    • Finistère
      • Quimper
        • Cléden-Cap-Sizun
[Trondhjemite] Barrière et al. (1985)
  • Corsica
    • Haute-Corse
      • Calvi
        • Pietralba
Cocherie et al. (2005) +1 other reference
  • New Caledonia
    • Southern Province
      • Le Mont-Dore
        • Ouen Island
          • Ouen Island ophiolite
[Plagiogranite] Cano et al. (2025)
  • Occitanie
    • Pyrénées-Orientales
      • Prades
        • Feilluns (Felluns)
Olivier et al. (2008)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Briançon
        • Cervières
[Plagiogranite] christian.nicollet.free.fr (n.d.)
[Plagiogranite] christian.nicollet.free.fr (2000)
Georgia
 
  • Kakheti
    • Stori
[Plagiogranite] Okrostsvaridze et al. (2011)
  • Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
    • Mestia District
[Plagiogranite] Kumladze et al. (2024)
Germany
 
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Cologne
      • Aachen
        • Simmerath
Mélon et al. (1976)
Pape (1974)
Ghana
 
Boadi et al. (2022)
Greece
 
  • Thessaly
    • Trikala
[Plagiogranite] Pomonis et al. (2005)
Greenland
 
  • Avannaata
Mott et al. (2013)
  • Qeqqata
    • Akia Terrane
      • Fiskefjord
[Trondhjemite] Whyatt +5 other references
Haiti
 
  • Nord-Ouest Department
Bennett et al. (2024)
Iceland
 
  • Southern Peninsula
    • Reykjanesbær
[Plagiogranite] Huene (2023)
India
 
  • Andhra Pradesh
    • Anantapur District
Suresh et al. (2010)
  • Karnataka
    • Chitradurga District
      • Chitradurga
[Trondhjemite] Raju et al. (2025)
  • Ladakh
    • Leh District
[Trondhjemite] Jonnalagadda et al. (2022)
  • Madhya Pradesh
    • Jabalpur Division
      • Balaghat District
        • Baihar
          • Malanjkand
[Trondhjemite] Sarkar et al. (1996)
  • Manipur
    • Tengnoupal District
[Plagiogranite] Premi et al. (2023)
    • Ukhrul District
Pradhan et al. (2026)
  • Odisha
    • Mayurbhanj district
Sarkar (1982)
  • Tamil Nadu
    • Kanyakumari District
Natarajan et al. (2023)
    • Krishnagiri District
[Melatonalite] Ackerman et al. (2017)
Indonesia
 
  • Central Kalimantan Province
    • Gunung Mas Regency
Dana et al. (2024)
Dana et al. (2024)
    • Seruyan Regency
Choi et al. (2025)
  • East Java Province
    • Banyuwangi Regency
Maryono et al. (2018)
  • West Kalimantan Province
Qian et al. (2022)
  • West Nusa Tenggara Province
    • Sumbawa Island
      • Bima Regency
Verdiansyah et al. (2022)
      • West Sumbawa Regency
Imai et al. (2009) +1 other reference
www.portergeo.com.au (2017)
Iran
 
  • Hormozgan Province
    • Bastak County
Bazamad et al. (2023)
    • Qeshm County
Gansser (1992)
  • Isfahan Province
    • Ardestan County
[Plagiogranite] Kalkhoran et al. (2025)
  • Kerman Province
    • Shahr-e Babak County
      • Dehaj District
        • Dehaj
Samiee et al. (2022) +1 other reference
      • Shahr-e Babak
Taghipour et al. (2008)
    • Sirjan County
      • Pariz
Madani et al. (2022)
  • Markazi Province
    • Delijan County
...
  • Razavi Khorasan Province
    • Mashhad County
Samiee et al. (2022)
[Plagiogranite] Rahmani et al. (2020)
  • Yazd Province
    • Taft County
Samiee et al. (2022)
Ireland
 
  • Leinster
Barros et al. (2022)
Italy
 
  • Calabria
Fregola et al. (2023)
Fregola et al. (2023) +1 other reference
  • Emilia-Romagna
    • Modena Province
      • Pavullo nel Frignano
Bonatti (1933) +4 other references
Bonatti (1933) +4 other references
  • Sardinia
    • Metropolitan City of Cagliari
      • Sinnai
Franciosi et al. (2019)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • South Tyrol
      • Puster Valley District
Bellieni et al. (2010)
    • Trento Province
      • Genova Valley
Pedroni (1992)
  • Tuscany
    • Metropolitan City of Florence
      • Firenzuola
        • Futa Pass - Raticosa Pass area
[Trondhjemite] Pedroni et al. (1996)
[Trondhjemite] Bortolotti et al. (1995) +1 other reference
Ivory Coast
 
  • Gôh-Djiboua
    • Lôh-Djiboua
      • Divo Department
Sidik et al. (2017)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Abai Region
    • Ayagoz District
[Plagiogranite] Serikbayeva et al. (2025)
    • Zharma District
[Plagiogranite] Konopelko et al. (2025)
  • Akmola Region
    • Stepnogorsk
      • Stepnyak group
[Plagiogranite] Spiridonov (2014)
  • Aktobe Region
    • Mugalzhar District
[Plagiogranite] Vanin et al. (2024)
  • East Kazakhstan Region
    • Ridder
[Plagiogranite] Ваулин (2016)
  • Jambyl Region
    • Moiynkum District
[Plagiogranite] Furnes et al. (2019)
  • Pavlodar Region
    • Ekibastuz
KAZ Minerals
Kenya
 
  • Siaya County
Salimo (2013)
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Jalal-Abad Region
    • Chatkal Range
      • Kasan ore field
Soloviev et al. (2018) +1 other reference
Laos
 
  • Sekong Province
    • Kaleum District
Shang et al. (2022)
  • Xiangkhouang Province
    • Pek District
Manaka et al. (2014)
Manaka et al. (2014)
Malaysia
 
  • Pahang
    • Lipis District
      • Ampang Jaleh
Ariffin (2012)
    • Raub district
Makoundi +2 other references
  • Sabah
[Plagiogranite] Tian et al. (2024)
Mali
 
  • Sikasso Region
    • Bougouni Cercle
Traore et al. (2025)
    • Sikasso Cercle
Wane et al. (2021)
Mauritania
 
  • Adrar Region
    • Atar
[Trondhjemite] Lenaz et al. (2018)
  • Tiris Zemmour Region
    • Bel Guerdan
Marsh et al. (2015)
    • Bir Moghrein
Marsh et al. (2015)
    • F'dérik
      • Gleibat Tenebsdar
Marsh et al. (2015)
Marsh et al. (2015)
Marsh et al. (2015)
Marsh et al. (2015)
Marsh et al. (2015)
Marsh et al. (2015)
Mexico
 
  • Baja California
    • Tecate Municipality
      • La Rumorosa
Lazcano et al. (2023)
  • Baja California Sur
Ramos-Velázquez et al. (2024)
  • Veracruz
[Leucotonalite] Zucchi et al. (2025)
Mongolia
 
  • Ömnögovi Province
    • Manlai District
[Plagiogranite] Furnes et al. (2019)
  • Zavkhan Province
    • Zavkhanmandal District
[Plagiogranite] Furnes et al. (2019)
Namibia
 
  • Omaheke Region
Kitt (2017)
New Zealand
 
  • Nelson Region
Lauder (1964)
  • Southland Region
    • Invercargill City
[Trondhjemite] Mossman (1973)
      • Ruapuke Island group
[Trondhjemite] Watters (1978)
    • Southland District
      • Stewart Island
Allibone et al. (2016)
  • Waikato Region
    • Taupo District
      • Wairakei
Chambefort et al. (2017)
Niger
 
  • Tillabéri
    • Téra
      • Dibilo
        • East Dibilo
Goodenough et al. (2025)
Norway
 
  • Innlandet
    • Folldal
      • Folldal Mines
[Trondhjemite] Geological Survey of Norway. The Ore ...
[Trondhjemite] Geological Survey of Norway. The Ore ...
  • Nordland
    • Sømna
- (2006)
  • Rogaland
Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse (NGU)
Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse (NGU)
Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse (NGU)
    • Suldal
Geological Survey of Norway. The Ore ...
  • Troms og Finnmark
Oliver et al. (1995)
  • Vestland
    • Bømlo
[Trondhjemite] Strmic Palinkas et al. (2024)
      • Lykling
        • Bømlo gold mines
[Trondhjemite] Amaliksen (1980)
[Trondhjemite] Amaliksen (1980)
[Trondhjemite] Amaliksen (1980)
[Trondhjemite] Strmić Palinkaš et al. (2024)
Pakistan
 
  • Balochistan
    • Chagai District
      • Saindak
Wang et al. (2022) +1 other reference
    • Killa Saifullah District
[Plagiogranite] Kakar et al. (2013)
  • Gilgit-Baltistan
    • Gilgit District
Hussain et al. (2025)
    • Roundu District
      • Haramosh Mountains
[Trondhjemite] Rolfo et al. (1997)
    • Shigar District
Hassam (2007)
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
    • North Waziristan District
[Plagiogranite] Jalil et al. (2023)
Panama
 
  • Colón Province
Redwood (2020)
  • Ngäbe Buglé Comarca
    • Guariviara
Redwood (2020)
Papua New Guinea
 
  • Morobe Province
Harmony Gold
Peru
 
  • Arequipa
    • Condesuyos Province
      • Rio Grande district
Silva et al. (2026)
  • Piura
    • Huancabamba Province
      • Canchaque
Locality description
  • Puno
    • Melgar Province
Mlynarczyk (2005)
Philippines
 
  • Luzon
    • Bicol Region
      • Camarines Norte Province
        • Jose Panganiban
[Trondhjemite] Giese et al. (1986)
    • Cordillera Administrative Region
      • Benguet Province
        • Tuba
Tarkian et al. (1995)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Świdnica County
      • Gmina Żarów
Lis et al. (1986)
Majerowicz A (1972) +2 other references
Portugal
 
  • Évora
Specimen in the Geological Museum of ...
Specimen in the Geological Museum of ...
  • Vila Real
    • Montalegre
      • Salto
Bobos et al. (2021) +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Altai Republic
    • Ongudaysky District
[Plagiogranite] D’yachkov et al. (2022)
Некипелова А.В. МИНЕРАЛОГИЯ И УСЛОВИЯ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ Сu-Au-Bi-TeМИНЕРАЛИЗАЦИИ СИНЮХИНСКОГО МЕСТОРОЖДЕНИЯ (ГОРНЫЙ АЛТАЙ)
  • Buryatia
    • Eastern Sayan
Izvekova et al. (2021)
Gordienko et al. (2016)
    • Mama River Basin
      • Maigunda River
Izbrodin et al. (2025)
    • Muysky District
      • Muya
Chugaev et al. (2017)
    • Okinsky District
[Plagiogranite] Vanin et al. (2024)
[Plagiogranite] Damdinov et al. (2007)
[Plagiogranite] Nordgold
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Agapovsky District
[Plagiogranite] Kasatkin et al. (2022)
    • Chesmensky District
[Plagiogranite] Kasatkin et al. (2025)
    • Plastovsky District
      • Plast
        • Kochkar' District
[Plagiogranite] Korinevsky et al. (2021)
    • Uysky District
[Plagiogranite] Kosarev et al. (2014)
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Anadyrsky District
[Plagiogranite] Peyve (1982)
  • Kabardino-Balkaria
    • Chereksky District
[Plagiogranite] Okrostsvaridze et al. (2022)
[Plagiogranite] Wilke et al. (2025)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
[Plagiogranite] Alekseev et al. (2017)
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
[Plagiogranite] Radomskaya et al. (2017)
  • Lake Baikal area
[Plagiogranite] Kislov et al. (2020)
  • Magadan Oblast
    • Tenkinsky District
Savva et al. (2022)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Kovdorsky District
[Trondhjemite] Balagansky et al. (2015)
[Trondhjemite] Balagansky et al. (2015)
    • Monchegorsk
[Plagiogranite] Kaulina et al. (2023)
[Plagiogranite, Trondhjemite] Smol’kin et al. (2023)
    • Polyarnyy
[Plagiogranite] Kalinin et al. (2024)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Pitkyarantsky District
      • Alattu-Pakula-Janis ore field
[Plagiogranite] Ivashchenko (2024)
  • Sakha
    • Tomponsky District
Trunilina et al. (2024)
    • Verkhoyansk District
      • Yana River Basin
        • Yana-Adycha Region
[Plagiogranite] Trunilina et al. (2024)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Asbest
[Plagiogranite] Kislov et al. (2021)
[Plagiogranite] Shabutdinov et al. (2024)
  • Tuva
    • Kaa-Khemsky District
      • Tardan ore cluster
[Plagiogranite] Kuzhuget et al. (2020)
    • Todzhinsky District
[Plagiogranite] Shadchin et al. (2024)
[Plagiogranite] Berzina et al. (2005) +3 other references
  • Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
    • Shuryshkarskiy District
[Plagiogranite] Kulikova et al. (2015)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
[Plagiogranite] Gvozdev et al. (2020)
    • Tungokochensky District
      • Vershino-Darasunskiy
[Plagiogranite] Yurgenson et al. (2023)
[Plagiogranite] Lyubimtseva et al. (2021)
Saudi Arabia
 
  • Ha'il Region
Stoeser et al. (1986)
Pallister (1984) +2 other references
  • Mecca Region
Abdelrahman et al. (2023)
  • Medina Region
Stoeser et al. (1986)
  • Riyadh Region
Stoeser (1986) +2 other references
Slovakia
 
  • Bratislava Region
    • Pezinok District
      • Modra
Uher et al. (2026)
  • Žilina Region
S.W. Faryadl & I. Dianiška (2001)
Slovenia
 
  • Oplotnica
    • Cezlak
- (n.d.)
Solomon Islands
 
  • Western Province
    • New Georgia Island
D. A. Abraham et al. (1984)
South Africa
 
  • KwaZulu-Natal
    • uMzinyathi District Municipality
[Trondhjemite] Netshidzivhe et al. (2025)
  • Limpopo
    • Mopani District Municipality
      • Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality
JAGUIN et al. (2012)
  • North West
    • Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality
[Trondhjemite] Mutele et al. (2025)
  • Western Cape
    • West Coast District Municipality
      • Matzikama Local Municipality
[Charnockitic tonalite, Leucotonalite] Ren et al. (2025)
South America Plate
 
  • Amazonian Craton
    • Transamazonian Province
[Charnockitic tonalite] Dutra et al. (2026)
Sri Lanka
 
  • North Central Province
    • Anuradhapura District
[Charnockitic tonalite] Samarakoon et al. (2021)
Suriname
 
  • Brokopondo District
Combes et al. (2025)
    • Sarakreek
Kioe-A-Sen et al. (2016)
  • Sipaliwini District
Combes et al. (2025)
Combes et al. (2025)
Combes et al. (2025)
Sweden
 
  • Värmland County
    • Arvika
      • Glava
Lundegårdh (1995)
Lundegårdh (1995)
  • Västerbotten County
    • Skellefteå
Coin (2017)
Tanzania
 
  • Mara Region
    • Tarime District
      • Tarime
        • Nyamwaga
Acacia Mining plc
  • Morogoro Region
[Charnockitic tonalite] Abart et al. (2009)
Turkey
 
  • Artvin Province
    • Yusufeli District
      • Balcılı Camp
Rabayrol et al. (2023)
  • Bursa Province
    • Keles District
Kocatürk et al. (2025)
  • Giresun Province
    • Bulancak District
Sasmaz et al. (2025)
  • Nevşehir Province
Kara et al. (2025)
[Plagiogranite] Kocatürk et al. (2025)
  • Tunceli Province
    • Pertek District
Kilic et al. (2024) +1 other reference
UK
 
  • Scotland
    • Aberdeenshire
      • Ellon
McKervey et al. (2007)
      • Huntly
McKervey et al. (2007)
Ukraine
 
  • Crimea
    • Alushta
[Plagiogranite] Spiridonov et al. (2019)
  • Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
    • Dnipro Raion
      • Solonivske ore field
Monakhov et al. (2000)
    • Kamianske Raion
      • Zhovti Vody
Dudar et al. (2018)
    • Kryvyi Rih Raion
[Plagiogranite] Sośnicka et al. (2026)
  • Donetsk Oblast
    • Volnovakha Raion
      • Chlebodarovsk
[Charnockitic tonalite] Sharygin et al. (2014)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Fairbanks North Star Borough
      • Fairbanks Mining District
Raymond (2018)
    • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
      • Ketchikan Mining District
[Trondhjemite] Thakurta (2008)
  • California
    • Imperial County
      • Boulder Park
- (2005)
Todd (1987)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Coyote Wells
- (2005)
      • Ocotillo
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Riverside County
      • Murrieta
Petrov (n.d.)
  • Colorado
    • Custer County
      • Lake Creek Mining District
        • Rainbow Lake Mining District
- (2005)
    • Fremont County
      • Webster Park Area
- (2005)
    • Larimer County
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Saguache County
      • Blake Mining District (Mirage Mining District; Cotton Creek Mining District)
- (2005)
  • Nevada
    • Lyon County
      • Buckskin Mining District
Riedell et al. (2020)
      • Singatse Range
        • Yerington Mining District
          • Yerington
- (2005)
  • New Hampshire
    • Sullivan County
      • Croydon
[Trondhjemite] - (2005)
  • New Jersey
Gorring et al. (2024)
  • New Mexico
    • Grant County
      • Burro Mountains Mining District
        • Tyrone Area
Freeport-McMoRan
  • New York
    • New York City
      • Staten Island (Richmond County)
[Trondhjemite] Puffer et al. (1992)
  • North Carolina
    • Gaston County
      • Lincolnton
- (2005)
    • Lincoln County
      • Lincolnton
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Stanley
Wayne Osborne Collection
  • Oregon
    • Baker County
      • Rock Creek Mining District
- (2005)
  • Puerto Rico
    • Caguas
- (2005)
    • Lares
- (2005)
    • Utuado
- (2005)
USGS MRDS.
  • South Carolina
    • York County
- (2005)
  • Washington
    • Chelan County
      • Railroad Creek Mining District
- (2005)
    • King County
      • Baring Mining District
- (2005)
      • Miller River Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Money Creek Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Snoqualmie Mining District
Derkey et al. (1990, November) +1 other reference
        • Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Kittitas County
[Trondhjemite] MacDonald Jr et al. (2022)
    • Skagit County
      • Cascade Mining District
- (2005)
        • Thunder Creek
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Snohomish County
      • Darrington Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Granite Falls Mining District
- (2005)
      • Index Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
        • Reiter
- (2005)
        • Trout Creek
- (2005)
      • Monte Cristo mining district
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Silver Creek Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Silverton Mining District
- (2005)
        • Deer Creek
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Sultan Mining District
        • North Fork of the Sultan River
- (2005)
        • Vesper Peak
- (2005)
    • Stevens County
      • Northport Mining District
        • Deep Creek Area
- (2005)
    • Whatcom County
      • Mount Baker Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
  • Wisconsin
DeMatties (1994)
Schultz (2018)
Dott et al. (2004)
  • Wyoming
    • Fremont County
McGowan et al. (2026)
Venezuela
 
  • Bolívar
    • El Callao Municipality
      • El Callao mining district
        • El Callao
[Trondhjemite] Padoan et al. (2014)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Mashonaland Central
    • Mazowe District
Martin (2020)
  • Mashonaland West
    • Karoi District
[Charnockitic tonalite] Grew et al. (1997)
  • Masvingo
    • Masvingo District
[Charnockitic tonalite] Kisters et al. (1998)
  • Matabeleland South
    • Umzingwane district
Metallion Resources
  • Midlands
    • Kwekwe District
Eales (1964)
 
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