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Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China i
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Qinghai Province
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Neighbouring regions:

Wutumeiren, Golmud City (Ge'ermu Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

Balunmahai Basin, Qaidam Basin (Chaidan Basin; Tsaidam Basin), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

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Mindat Locality ID:

157236

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:157236:3

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Name(s) in local language(s):

冷湖行政委员会, 海西蒙古族藏族自治州, 青海省, 中国

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ⓘ Barite (Barytes)

ⓘ Copper

ⓘ Fluorite (Fluorspar)

ⓘ Niobium (Columbium)

Mineral List

Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities

ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'

ⓘ 'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup'

ⓘ 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'

ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'

ⓘ 'Hornblende Root Name Group'

ⓘ 'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'

ⓘ 'Pargasite Root Name Group'

ⓘ 'Serpentine Subgroup'

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

ⓘ Thorite

ⓘ 'Tourmaline'

ⓘ Tremolite

ⓘ 'Tschermakite Root Name Group'

78 valid minerals.

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ⓘ 'Garnet lherzolite'

ⓘ 'Garnet pyroxenite'

ⓘ 'Porphyritic Monzogranite'

ⓘ 'Porphyritic granite'

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Actinolite

Formula: ◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂

Locality: Ketelegaole Cu-W polymetallic deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Tang, Ming-Yu; Han, Shi-Jiong; Cao, Cheng-Gang; Guo, Rong-Qiang; Chen, Yi-Chen; Yuan, Yu-Rui; Yuan, Jin-Xin; Han, Jun-Jun; Zhao, Shi-Gui (2025) Ore-forming processes of the Ketelegaole Cu-W polymetallic deposit, East Kunlun Orogenic Belt, China: Constraints from textures, trace elements, and sulfur isotopes of pyrite, pyrrhotite and sphalerite. Ore Geology Reviews, 186. 106900 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2025.106900

ⓘ Albite

Formula: Na(AlSi₃O₈)

Localities:

Yama fluorite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Donggou deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Albite var. Andesine

Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

ⓘ 'Alkali Feldspar'

Localities:

Yama fluorite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Jiaolesayi pegmatite, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Allanite-(Ce)

Formula: (CaCe)(AlAlFe²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

Locality: Jiaolesayi pegmatite, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Zhang, Long, Pei, Xianzhi, Gao, Yongbao, Li, Zuochen, Liu, Ming, Jing, Yongkang, Wang, Yuanwei, Chen, Kang, Deng, Nan, Zhang, Yi, Wu, Junwei (2024) Geochemistry, Mineralogy, and Geochronology of the NYF Pegmatites, Jiaolesayi, Northern Qaidam Basin, China. Minerals, 14 (8) doi:10.3390/min14080805

ⓘ 'Allanite Group'

Formula: (A1²⁺REE³⁺)(M1³⁺M2³⁺M3²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

Locality: Jiaolesayi pegmatite, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'

Formula: AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂

Localities:

Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Lüliangshan peridotite massif, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite'

Formula: AX₂Z₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

ⓘ Anatase

Formula: TiO₂

Locality: Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Lin, Yi-Han; Fan, Ming-Sen; Ni, Pei; Pan, Jun-Yi; Ding, Jun-Ying; Wu, Wen-Yi; Zhang, Chen; Chi, Zhe; Guo, Bin; Gao, Yi-Fan (2026) Geochemistry and Sulfur Isotopes of Chalcopyrite in the Yuejin Ⅱ Sandstone-Hosted Uranium Deposit, Qaidam Basin: Implications for Ore-Forming Fluid Sources and Processes. Minerals, 16 (5). doi:10.3390/min16050446

ⓘ Anglesite

Formula: PbSO₄

Locality: Heizhushan Pb-Zn-Ag-barite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Yuan, Jin-Xin; Han, Shi-Jiong; Cao, Cheng-Gang; Guo, Rong-Qiang; Chen, Yi-Chen; Yuan, Yu-Rui; Tang, Ming-Yu (2026) New insights on the formation of the Heizhushan Pb-Zn-Ag-barite deposit (China, East Kunlun Orogenic Belt) from the mineral chemistry and sulfur isotope. Ore Geology Reviews, 188. 107057 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2025.107057

ⓘ Ankerite

Formula: Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂

Locality: Donggou deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Guo, Haiming; Yang, Xiaoyong; Zhang, Huishan; Miao, Guowen; Wang, Bin; Yang, Yu; Chen, Yiming; Li, Yunping; Chen, Fukun (2026) Metallogenic age, material sources, and ore-forming process of the Donggou VMS-type zinc deposit in the Qimantag Area, East Kunlun Orogenic Belt. Ore Geology Reviews, p.107391. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107391

ⓘ Annabergite

Formula: Ni₃(AsO₄)₂ · 8H₂O

Locality: Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Li, L.

Sun, F.

Liu, H.

Tan, S.

Yu, L.

Wang, F.

Shen, D.

Wang, X.

Li, Liang, Sun, Fengyue, Liu, Huiwen, Tan, Shucheng, Yu, Lu, Wang, Fei, Shen, Dali, Wang, Xueping, Wang, Yonggang (2020) Mineral Chemistry, S-Pb-O Isotopes, and S/Se Ratios of the Niubiziliang Ni-(Cu) Sulfide Deposit in North Qaidam Orogenic Belt, NW China: Constraints on the Parental Magma Composition, Evolution, and Sulfur Saturation Mechanism. Minerals, 10 (10) 837 doi:10.3390/min10100837

ⓘ Anorthite

Formula: Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite

Formula: (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

ⓘ Antarcticite

Formula: CaCl₂ · 6H₂O

Locality: Kunteyi salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Bingxiao Li and Kejun Wang (1986): Antarcticite found in China. Acta Mineralogica Sinica 6(1), 59-62.

Shaoxiu, Yang (1991) Saline Deposits And Minerals Of Salt Lakes In Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. Journal of Lake Sciences, 3 (1). 1-10 doi:10.18307/1991.0101

Xiyu Zheng (1994): Journal of Lake Sciences 6(3), 267-275

Mianping Zheng and Xifang Liu (2010): Acta Geologica Sinica 84(11), 1585-1600

ⓘ Aragonite

Formula: CaCO₃

Locality: Yiliping salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Shaoxiu, Yang (1991) Saline Deposits And Minerals Of Salt Lakes In Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. Journal of Lake Sciences, 3 (1). 1-10 doi:10.18307/1991.0101

ⓘ Arsenopyrite

Formula: FeAsS

Localities:

Donggou Pb-Zn deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Longweigou Cu-Au deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Donggou deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Augite

Formula: (Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

ⓘ Azurite

Formula: Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂

Locality: Longweigou Cu-Au deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Shanfa Xu, Hancheng Zhang, Jianping Chen, and Shumin Ye (2004): Geology and Prospecting 40(2), 12-17

ⓘ Baddeleyite

Formula: ZrO₂

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Qian, Bing; Li, Wenyuan; Zhang, Zhaowei; Sui, Qinglin; Shao, Ji; Feng, Yantong (2023) Geochronology, geochemistry and Sr-Nd isotope compositions of the Niubiziliang mafic-ultramafic complex in the South Altyn orogen, NW China: Implications for Ni-Cu mineralization and tectonic setting. Ore Geology Reviews, 158. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2023.105467

ⓘ Baryte

Formula: BaSO₄

Localities:

Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Heizhushan Pb-Zn-Ag-barite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Bertrandite

Formula: Be₄(Si₂O₇)(OH)₂

Locality: Yama fluorite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Cao, Yong-Liang; Jiao, He; Ma, Wei; Huang, Guo-Biao; Sun, Ming-Jun; Yang, Zhuang-Zhuang; Ding, Qing-Feng (2026) Petrogenesis and Mineralization Potential of the Early Silurian Syenogranites in the Yama Beryllium Deposit Within the Tataleng Granitic Batholith, Qilian Orogen, NW China: Insights from U-Pb Geochronology and Geochemistry. Minerals, 16 (10). doi:10.3390/min16100977

ⓘ 'Biotite'

Formula: K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂

Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.

ⓘ Bischofite

Formula: MgCl₂ · 6H₂O

Locality: Kunteyi salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Shaoxiu, Yang (1991) Saline Deposits And Minerals Of Salt Lakes In Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. Journal of Lake Sciences, 3 (1). 1-10 doi:10.18307/1991.0101

Mianping Zheng and Xifang Liu (2010): Acta Geologica Sinica 84(11), 1585-1600

ⓘ Bismuthinite

Formula: Bi₂S₃

Locality: Donggou Pb-Zn deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Wu, Shukuan; Zhang, Hui; Wang, Bin; Zhang, Linghui; Zhan, Shouzhi; Tian, Tao; Qiao, Jianfeng; Tang, Yong; Wang, Haoyu; Liu, Kun (2026) Metallogenic Age and Genetic Type of the Donggou Pb-Zn Deposit in the Qimantagh Region, East Kunlun: Constraints from Zircon U-Pb Dating, Sulfur Isotopes, and Trace Element Compositions of Ore Minerals. Minerals, 16 (7). doi:10.3390/min16070680

ⓘ Blödite

Formula: Na₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O

Localities:

Kunteyi salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
West Taijinar salt lake (Xitaijinai'er salt lake), Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yiliping salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Borax

Formula: Na₂(B₄O₅)(OH)₄ · 8H₂O

Locality: West Taijinar salt lake (Xitaijinai'er salt lake), Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Zhen Nie, Lingzhong Bu, and Mianping Zheng (2010): Acta Geoscientica Sinica 31(1), 95-101

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

Locality: Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Li, L.

Sun, F.

Liu, H.

Tan, S.

Yu, L.

Wang, F.

Shen, D.

Wang, X.

Shuangxi Zhao, Yonggang Wang, Cunling Li, Yong Zhuang, Aqiao Geng, and Xueping Wang (2012): Northwestern Geology 45(1), 202-210

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.

ⓘ 'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup'

Formula: A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC³⁺_m)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂

Localities:

ⓘ 'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende'

Formula: A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ³⁺_m)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂

Localities:

ⓘ Carnallite

Formula: KMgCl₃ · 6H₂O

Localities:

West Taijinar salt lake (Xitaijinai'er salt lake), Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Kunteyi salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yiliping salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Cassiterite

Formula: SnO₂

Localities:

Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Donggou Pb-Zn deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

Locality: Longweigou Cu-Au deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Shanfa Xu, Hancheng Zhang, Jianping Chen, and Shumin Ye (2004): Geology and Prospecting 40(2), 12-17

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region.

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.

ⓘ Cinnabar

Formula: HgS

Locality: Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Shuangxi Zhao, Yonggang Wang, Cunling Li, Yong Zhuang, Aqiao Geng, and Xueping Wang (2012): Northwestern Geology 45(1), 202-210

ⓘ 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'

Localities:

Lüliangshan peridotite massif, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Coffinite

Formula: U(SiO₄) · nH₂O

Localities:

Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Lenghu deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yuqia uranium deposits, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Diamond

Formula: C

Locality: Lüliangshan peridotite massif, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Wang, Jing; Li, Guomeng; Feng, Jianyan (2026) Water Content in Orogenic Peridotites from the North Qaidam UHP Belt: Constraints on HP-HT Rheological Weakening and Exhumation Kinetics. Minerals, 16 (10). doi:10.3390/min16101011

ⓘ Diopside

Formula: CaMgSi₂O₆

Localities:

ⓘ Dolomite

Formula: CaMg(CO₃)₂

Locality: Leng lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Ning Wang, Weiguo Liu, Liming Xu, and Zhisheng An (2008): Quaternary Sciences 28(4), 591-600

ⓘ Enstatite

Formula: Mg₂Si₂O₆

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

ⓘ Enstatite var. Bronzite

Formula: (Mg,Fe²⁺)₂[SiO₃]₂

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

ⓘ Epidote

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

Localities:

Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Ketelegaole Cu-W polymetallic deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yama fluorite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Epsomite

Formula: MgSO₄ · 7H₂O

Localities:

ⓘ Euxenite-(Y)

Formula: (Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆

Locality: Jiaolesayi pegmatite, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'

Locality: Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Li, L.

Sun, F.

Liu, H.

Tan, S.

Yu, L.

Wang, F.

Shen, D.

Wang, X.

ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'

Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region.

ⓘ 'Feldspar Group var. Perthite'

Localities:

Jiaolesayi pegmatite, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yuqia uranium deposits, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yama fluorite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Fluorite

Formula: CaF₂

Localities:

Tesiketu fluorite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Ketelegaole Cu-W polymetallic deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yama fluorite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Forsterite

Formula: Mg₂(SiO₄)

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

Localities:

Donggou deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Ketelegaole Cu-W polymetallic deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Heizhushan Pb-Zn-Ag-barite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Donggou Pb-Zn deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ 'Garnet Group'

Formula: X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃

Localities:

Lüliangshan peridotite massif, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Jiaolesayi pegmatite, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Ketelegaole Cu-W polymetallic deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Glauberite

Formula: Na₂Ca(SO₄)₂

Locality: Kunteyi salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Shaoxiu, Yang (1991) Saline Deposits And Minerals Of Salt Lakes In Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. Journal of Lake Sciences, 3 (1). 1-10 doi:10.18307/1991.0101

ⓘ Goethite

Formula: Fe³⁺O(OH)

Locality: Lenghu deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Dang, Hongliang; Tong, Haikui; Sun, Pingchang; Ma, Deqing; Ren, Xin (2025) Evolution of oxidized Ore-Forming fluids and uranium mineralization mechanisms in Sandstone-Type uranium Deposits: Insights from the Lenghu Area, Qaidam Basin. Ore Geology Reviews, 186. 106924 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2025.106924

ⓘ Gypsum

Formula: CaSO₄ · 2H₂O

Localities:

Kunteyi salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yiliping salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Halite

Formula: NaCl

Localities:

West Taijinar salt lake (Xitaijinai'er salt lake), Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yiliping salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Kunteyi salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

Locality: Lenghu deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ Hexahydrite

Formula: Mg(H₂O)₆(SO₄)

Locality: Yiliping salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Shaoxiu, Yang (1991) Saline Deposits And Minerals Of Salt Lakes In Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. Journal of Lake Sciences, 3 (1). 1-10 doi:10.18307/1991.0101

ⓘ 'Hornblende Root Name Group'

Formula: ◻Ca₂(C²⁺₄C³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)W₂

Locality: Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Hydrohalite

Formula: NaCl · 2H₂O

Locality: Kunteyi salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Mianping Zheng and Xifang Liu (2010): Acta Geologica Sinica 84(11), 1585-1600

ⓘ 'Hydromica'

Locality: Lenghu deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Zhang, Chao; Wang, Shanbo; Yu, Reng'an; Cheng, Yinhang; Tu, Jiarun; Ao, Cong; Teng, Xueming; Feng, Ping; Yu, Hang (2022) Occurrence of uranium minerals in the Xiaomeigou Formation in northern Qaidam Basin, Northwest China. Ore Geology Reviews, 142. 104692 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104692

ⓘ Ilmenite

Formula: Fe²⁺TiO₃

Localities:

Lüliangshan peridotite massif, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Jarosite

Formula: KFe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

Locality: Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Shuangxi Zhao, Yonggang Wang, Cunling Li, Yong Zhuang, Aqiao Geng, and Xueping Wang (2012): Northwestern Geology 45(1), 202-210

ⓘ Kaolinite

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

Localities:

Lenghu deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Tesiketu fluorite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ 'Kelyphite'

Locality: Lüliangshan peridotite massif, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ 'K Feldspar'

Localities:

Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Jiaolesayi pegmatite, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Tesiketu fluorite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Ketelegaole Cu-W polymetallic deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yuqia uranium deposits, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ 'Limonite'

Localities:

Yama fluorite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Jiaolesayi pegmatite, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Longweigou Cu-Au deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

Localities:

Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Jiaolesayi pegmatite, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

Localities:

Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Longweigou Cu-Au deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Microcline

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

Locality: Yuqia uranium deposits, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huang, Guangwen, Dehai Wu, Guangnan Huang, Wanwen Xue, Zhuang Min, and Pengfei Fan. (2022) "Provenance of Jurassic Sediments from Yuqia Sandstone-Type Uranium Deposits in the Northern Margin of Qaidam Basin, China and Its Implications for Uranium Mineralization" Minerals 12, no. 1: 82. https://doi.org/10.3390/min12010082

ⓘ Mirabilite

Formula: Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O

Localities:

ⓘ 'Monazite Group'

Formula: REE(PO₄)

Locality: Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Abudukeyumu, A., Song, H., Chi, G., Li, Q., & Zhang, C. (2022). Quaternary uranium mineralization in the Qaidam Basin, northern Tibetan Plateau: Insights from petrographic and CO isotopic evidences. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104628.

ⓘ Montmorillonite

Formula: (Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O

Localities:

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region.

ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite

Formula: K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂

Localities:

Kunteyi salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Lenghu deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yiliping salt lake, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

ⓘ Ningyoite

Formula: (U,Ca,Ce)₂(PO₄)₂ · 1-2H₂O

Locality: Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ 'Olivine Group'

Formula: M₂SiO₄

Localities:

Lüliangshan peridotite massif, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Orthoclase

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

Localities:

ⓘ 'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'

Localities:

ⓘ 'Pargasite Root Name Group'

Formula: ACa₂(C²⁺₄C³⁺)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

ⓘ Pentlandite

Formula: (Ni_xFe_y)_Σ9S₈

Localities:

ⓘ Perovskite

Formula: CaTiO₃

Locality: Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ Picromerite

Formula: K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O

Locality: West Taijinar salt lake (Xitaijinai'er salt lake), Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Xiying Zhang, Haizhou Ma, Donglin Gao, Minggang Zhang, and Tao Wang (2007): Journal of Salt Lake Research 15(2), 12-20.

ⓘ 'Plagioclase'

Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.

ⓘ Pyrite var. Bravoite

Formula: (Fe,Ni)S₂

Locality: Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Shuangxi Zhao, Yonggang Wang, Cunling Li, Yong Zhuang, Aqiao Geng, and Xueping Wang (2012): Northwestern Geology 45(1), 202-210

ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'

Formula: ADSi₂O₆

Localities:

Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Lüliangshan peridotite massif, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe_1-xS

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

Localities: Reported from at least 14 localities in this region.

ⓘ Realgar

Formula: As₄S₄

Locality: Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Shuangxi Zhao, Yonggang Wang, Cunling Li, Yong Zhuang, Aqiao Geng, and Xueping Wang (2012): Northwestern Geology 45(1), 202-210

ⓘ Rutile

Formula: TiO₂

Locality: Lüliangshan peridotite massif, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ 'Saussurite'

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

ⓘ Scheelite

Formula: Ca(WO₄)

Locality: Ketelegaole Cu-W polymetallic deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ 'Serpentine Subgroup'

Formula: D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄

Localities:

Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Siderite

Formula: FeCO₃

Locality: Donggou deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ 'Smectite Group'

Formula: A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O

Locality: Lenghu deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

Localities:

Donggou deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Lenghu deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Heizhushan Pb-Zn-Ag-barite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Ketelegaole Cu-W polymetallic deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Donggou Pb-Zn deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Spinel

Formula: MgAl₂O₄

Localities:

ⓘ Sylvite

Formula: KCl

Localities:

ⓘ Talc

Formula: Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

Localities:

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

Locality: Longweigou Cu-Au deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Shanfa Xu, Hancheng Zhang, Jianping Chen, and Shumin Ye (2004): Geology and Prospecting 40(2), 12-17

ⓘ Thorite

Formula: Th(SiO₄)

Locality: Jiaolesayi pegmatite, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ 'Tourmaline'

Formula: AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z

Localities:

Tesiketu fluorite deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yuqia uranium deposits, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ Tremolite

Formula: ◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂

Localities:

Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Ketelegaole Cu-W polymetallic deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ 'Tschermakite Root Name Group'

Formula: ◻Ca₂(C²⁺₃C³⁺₂)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

ⓘ Uraninite

Formula: UO₂

Localities:

ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende

Formula: UO₂

Localities:

Lenghu deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China
Yuqia uranium deposits, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

ⓘ 'Uranium Mica'

Locality: Lenghu deposit, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ Uranophane

Formula: Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O

Locality: Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ Violarite

Formula: Fe²⁺Ni³⁺₂S₄

Locality: Niubiziliang Cu-Ni deposit, Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Li, L.

Sun, F.

Liu, H.

Tan, S.

Yu, L.

Wang, F.

Shen, D.

Wang, X.

ⓘ Weeksite

Formula: K₂(UO₂)₂(Si₅O₁₃) · 4H₂O

Locality: Yuejin-II area, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ 'Xenotime'

Locality: Yuqia uranium deposits, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

ⓘ Zircon

Formula: Zr(SiO₄)

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

ⓘ Zoisite

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

Locality: Niubiziliang complex, Lenghu Co., Mangnai City (Mangya Co.), Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, China

References:

Huiwen Liu, Xueping Wang, Ji Shao, Kesi Lu, Fanglian Tian, and Shuya Xiong (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(1), 87-103

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Diamond	1.CB.10a	C
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Pentlandite	2.BB.15	(Ni_xFe_y)_Σ9S₈
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Cinnabar	2.CD.15a	HgS
ⓘ	Violarite	2.DA.05	Fe²⁺Ni³⁺₂S₄
ⓘ	Bismuthinite	2.DB.05	Bi₂S₃
ⓘ	Pyrite var. Bravoite	2.EB.05a	(Fe,Ni)S₂
ⓘ		2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Arsenopyrite	2.EB.20	FeAsS
ⓘ	Realgar	2.FA.15a	As₄S₄
ⓘ	'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘ	Halite	3.AA.20	NaCl
ⓘ	Sylvite	3.AA.20	KCl
ⓘ	Fluorite	3.AB.25	CaF₂
ⓘ	Hydrohalite	3.BA.05	NaCl · 2H₂O
ⓘ	Carnallite	3.BA.10	KMgCl₃ · 6H₂O
ⓘ	Bischofite	3.BB.15	MgCl₂ · 6H₂O
ⓘ	Antarcticite	3.BB.30	CaCl₂ · 6H₂O
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Spinel	4.BB.05	MgAl₂O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Ilmenite	4.CB.05	Fe²⁺TiO₃
ⓘ	Perovskite	4.CC.30	CaTiO₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Cassiterite	4.DB.05	SnO₂
ⓘ	Rutile	4.DB.05	TiO₂
ⓘ	Anatase	4.DD.05	TiO₂
ⓘ	Baddeleyite	4.DE.35	ZrO₂
ⓘ	Euxenite-(Y)	4.DG.05	(Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆
ⓘ	Uraninite var. Pitchblende	4.DL.05	UO₂
ⓘ		4.DL.05	UO₂
ⓘ	Goethite	4.FD.10	Fe³⁺O(OH)
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Siderite	5.AB.05	FeCO₃
ⓘ	Ankerite	5.AB.10	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Dolomite	5.AB.10	CaMg(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Aragonite	5.AB.15	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Azurite	5.BA.05	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 6 - Borates
ⓘ	Borax	6.DA.10	Na₂(B₄O₅)(OH)₄ · 8H₂O
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Glauberite	7.AD.25	Na₂Ca(SO₄)₂
ⓘ	Anglesite	7.AD.35	PbSO₄
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
ⓘ	Jarosite	7.BC.10	KFe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
ⓘ	Hexahydrite	7.CB.25	Mg(H₂O)₆(SO₄)
ⓘ	Epsomite	7.CB.40	MgSO₄ · 7H₂O
ⓘ	Blödite	7.CC.50	Na₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
ⓘ	Picromerite	7.CC.60	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O
ⓘ	Mirabilite	7.CD.10	Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O
ⓘ	Gypsum	7.CD.40	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
ⓘ	Scheelite	7.GA.05	Ca(WO₄)
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Annabergite	8.CE.40	Ni₃(AsO₄)₂ · 8H₂O
ⓘ	Ningyoite	8.CJ.85	(U,Ca,Ce)₂(PO₄)₂ · 1-2H₂O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Forsterite	9.AC.05	Mg₂(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Coffinite	9.AD.30	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
ⓘ	Thorite	9.AD.30	Th(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Zircon	9.AD.30	Zr(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Uranophane	9.AK.15	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
ⓘ	Weeksite	9.AK.30	K₂(UO₂)₂(Si₅O₁₃) · 4H₂O
ⓘ	Bertrandite	9.BD.05	Be₄(Si₂O₇)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Epidote	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Allanite-(Ce)	9.BG.05b	(CaCe)(AlAlFe²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Zoisite	9.BG.10	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Enstatite	9.DA.05	Mg₂Si₂O₆
ⓘ	var. Bronzite	9.DA.05	(Mg,Fe²⁺)₂[SiO₃]₂
ⓘ	Augite	9.DA.15	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
ⓘ	Diopside	9.DA.15	CaMgSi₂O₆
ⓘ	Actinolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Tremolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Talc	9.EC.05	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
ⓘ	Muscovite var. Illite	9.EC.15	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
ⓘ		9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	var. Sericite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Montmorillonite	9.EC.40	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
ⓘ	Kaolinite	9.ED.05	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
ⓘ	Microcline	9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	Orthoclase	9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	Albite	9.FA.35	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	var. Andesine	9.FA.35	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
ⓘ	Anorthite	9.FA.35	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
ⓘ	var. Labradorite	9.FA.35	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Alkali Feldspar'	-
ⓘ	'Amphibole Supergroup'	-	AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂
ⓘ	'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'	-	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ³⁺_m)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
ⓘ	'Limonite'	-
ⓘ	'Monazite Group'	-	REE(PO₄)
ⓘ	'Tourmaline'	-	AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
ⓘ	'Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite'	-	AX₂Z₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
ⓘ	'Xenotime'	-
ⓘ	'Feldspar Group var. Perthite'	-
ⓘ	'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'	-
ⓘ	'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'	-
ⓘ	'Hornblende Root Name Group'	-	◻Ca₂(C²⁺₄C³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)W₂
ⓘ	'Plagioclase'	-	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
ⓘ	'K Feldspar'	-
ⓘ	'Kelyphite'	-
ⓘ	'Pyroxene Group'	-	ADSi₂O₆
ⓘ	'Garnet Group'	-	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
ⓘ	'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'	-
ⓘ	'Smectite Group'	-	A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O
ⓘ	'Serpentine Subgroup'	-	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄
ⓘ	'Saussurite'	-
ⓘ	'Olivine Group'	-	M₂SiO₄
ⓘ	'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup'	-	A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC³⁺_m)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂
ⓘ	'Uranium Mica'	-
ⓘ	'Tschermakite Root Name Group'	-	◻Ca₂(C²⁺₃C³⁺₂)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂
ⓘ	'Pargasite Root Name Group'	-	ACa₂(C²⁺₄C³⁺)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂
ⓘ	'Allanite Group'	-	(A1²⁺REE³⁺)(M1³⁺M2³⁺M3²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	'Hydromica'	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Allanite-(Ce)	(CaCe)(AlAlFe²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Annabergite	Ni₃(AsO₄)₂ · 8H₂O
H	ⓘ Antarcticite	CaCl₂ · 6H₂O
H	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Bertrandite	Be₄(Si₂O₇)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
H	ⓘ Bischofite	MgCl₂ · 6H₂O
H	ⓘ Blödite	Na₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
H	ⓘ Borax	Na₂(B₄O₅)(OH)₄ · 8H₂O
H	ⓘ Carnallite	KMgCl₃ · 6H₂O
H	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Epsomite	MgSO₄ · 7H₂O
H	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
H	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Hexahydrite	Mg(H₂O)₆(SO₄)
H	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
H	ⓘ Hydrohalite	NaCl · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
H	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Mirabilite	Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Ningyoite	(U,Ca,Ce)₂(PO₄)₂ · 1-2H₂O
H	ⓘ Picromerite	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O
H	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite	AX₂Z₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
H	ⓘ Uranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
H	ⓘ Weeksite	K₂(UO₂)₂(Si₅O₁₃) · 4H₂O
H	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Smectite Group	A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄
H	ⓘ Allanite Group	(A1²⁺REE³⁺)(M1³⁺M2³⁺M3²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Be	Beryllium
Be	ⓘ Bertrandite	Be₄(Si₂O₇)(OH)₂
B	Boron
B	ⓘ Borax	Na₂(B₄O₅)(OH)₄ · 8H₂O
B	ⓘ Tourmaline	AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Diamond	C
C	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Allanite-(Ce)	(CaCe)(AlAlFe²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂
O	ⓘ Anatase	TiO₂
O	ⓘ Albite var. Andesine	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
O	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
O	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Annabergite	Ni₃(AsO₄)₂ · 8H₂O
O	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
O	ⓘ Antarcticite	CaCl₂ · 6H₂O
O	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
O	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Baddeleyite	ZrO₂
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Bertrandite	Be₄(Si₂O₇)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
O	ⓘ Bischofite	MgCl₂ · 6H₂O
O	ⓘ Blödite	Na₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
O	ⓘ Borax	Na₂(B₄O₅)(OH)₄ · 8H₂O
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Carnallite	KMgCl₃ · 6H₂O
O	ⓘ Cassiterite	SnO₂
O	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Enstatite	Mg₂Si₂O₆
O	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Epsomite	MgSO₄ · 7H₂O
O	ⓘ Euxenite-(Y)	(Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆
O	ⓘ Forsterite	Mg₂(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Glauberite	Na₂Ca(SO₄)₂
O	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
O	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Hexahydrite	Mg(H₂O)₆(SO₄)
O	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
O	ⓘ Hydrohalite	NaCl · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
O	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
O	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Mirabilite	Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O
O	ⓘ Monazite Group	REE(PO₄)
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Ningyoite	(U,Ca,Ce)₂(PO₄)₂ · 1-2H₂O
O	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Perovskite	CaTiO₃
O	ⓘ Picromerite	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O
O	ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende	UO₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
O	ⓘ Scheelite	Ca(WO₄)
O	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
O	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Thorite	Th(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Tourmaline	AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
O	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite	AX₂Z₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
O	ⓘ Uraninite	UO₂
O	ⓘ Uranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
O	ⓘ Weeksite	K₂(UO₂)₂(Si₅O₁₃) · 4H₂O
O	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Enstatite var. Bronzite	(Mg,Fe²⁺)₂[SiO₃]₂
O	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
O	ⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(C₄²⁺C³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)W₂
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
O	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
O	ⓘ Smectite Group	A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄
O	ⓘ Olivine Group	M₂SiO₄
O	ⓘ Tschermakite Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(C₃²⁺C₂³⁺)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂
O	ⓘ Pargasite Root Name Group	ACa₂(C₄²⁺C³⁺)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂
O	ⓘ Allanite Group	(A1²⁺REE³⁺)(M1³⁺M2³⁺M3²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
F	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
F	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
F	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite	AX₂Z₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Na	ⓘ Albite var. Andesine	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Na	ⓘ Blödite	Na₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
Na	ⓘ Borax	Na₂(B₄O₅)(OH)₄ · 8H₂O
Na	ⓘ Glauberite	Na₂Ca(SO₄)₂
Na	ⓘ Halite	NaCl
Na	ⓘ Hydrohalite	NaCl · 2H₂O
Na	ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
Na	ⓘ Mirabilite	Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O
Na	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Na	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Mg	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Mg	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Mg	ⓘ Bischofite	MgCl₂ · 6H₂O
Mg	ⓘ Blödite	Na₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
Mg	ⓘ Carnallite	KMgCl₃ · 6H₂O
Mg	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Mg	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Mg	ⓘ Enstatite	Mg₂Si₂O₆
Mg	ⓘ Epsomite	MgSO₄ · 7H₂O
Mg	ⓘ Forsterite	Mg₂(SiO₄)
Mg	ⓘ Hexahydrite	Mg(H₂O)₆(SO₄)
Mg	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Mg	ⓘ Picromerite	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O
Mg	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
Mg	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Enstatite var. Bronzite	(Mg,Fe²⁺)₂[SiO₃]₂
Mg	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Allanite-(Ce)	(CaCe)(AlAlFe²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Albite var. Andesine	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Al	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
Al	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Al	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Al	ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
Al	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
Al	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite	AX₂Z₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Al	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(C₄²⁺C³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)W₂
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Al	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup	A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂
Al	ⓘ Tschermakite Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(C₃²⁺C₂³⁺)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂
Al	ⓘ Pargasite Root Name Group	ACa₂(C₄²⁺C³⁺)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Allanite-(Ce)	(CaCe)(AlAlFe²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Albite var. Andesine	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Si	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
Si	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Bertrandite	Be₄(Si₂O₇)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Si	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Enstatite	Mg₂Si₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Forsterite	Mg₂(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
Si	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Thorite	Th(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite	AX₂Z₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Si	ⓘ Uranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
Si	ⓘ Weeksite	K₂(UO₂)₂(Si₅O₁₃) · 4H₂O
Si	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Enstatite var. Bronzite	(Mg,Fe²⁺)₂[SiO₃]₂
Si	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Si	ⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(C₄²⁺C³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)W₂
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Si	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
Si	ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Olivine Group	M₂SiO₄
Si	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup	A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂
Si	ⓘ Tschermakite Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(C₃²⁺C₂³⁺)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂
Si	ⓘ Pargasite Root Name Group	ACa₂(C₄²⁺C³⁺)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂
Si	ⓘ Allanite Group	(A1²⁺REE³⁺)(M1³⁺M2³⁺M3²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Monazite Group	REE(PO₄)
P	ⓘ Ningyoite	(U,Ca,Ce)₂(PO₄)₂ · 1-2H₂O
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
S	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Bismuthinite	Bi₂S₃
S	ⓘ Blödite	Na₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Pyrite var. Bravoite	(Fe,Ni)S₂
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
S	ⓘ Cinnabar	HgS
S	ⓘ Epsomite	MgSO₄ · 7H₂O
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Glauberite	Na₂Ca(SO₄)₂
S	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
S	ⓘ Hexahydrite	Mg(H₂O)₆(SO₄)
S	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
S	ⓘ Mirabilite	Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O
S	ⓘ Pentlandite	(Ni_xFe_y)_Σ9S₈
S	ⓘ Picromerite	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
S	ⓘ Realgar	As₄S₄
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Violarite	Fe²⁺Ni₂³⁺S₄
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Antarcticite	CaCl₂ · 6H₂O
Cl	ⓘ Bischofite	MgCl₂ · 6H₂O
Cl	ⓘ Carnallite	KMgCl₃ · 6H₂O
Cl	ⓘ Halite	NaCl
Cl	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
Cl	ⓘ Hydrohalite	NaCl · 2H₂O
Cl	ⓘ Sylvite	KCl
Cl	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite	AX₂Z₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
K	ⓘ Carnallite	KMgCl₃ · 6H₂O
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
K	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
K	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Picromerite	K₂Mg(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O
K	ⓘ Sylvite	KCl
K	ⓘ Weeksite	K₂(UO₂)₂(Si₅O₁₃) · 4H₂O
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Allanite-(Ce)	(CaCe)(AlAlFe²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Albite var. Andesine	(Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si₂O₈]
Ca	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Anorthite	Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
Ca	ⓘ Antarcticite	CaCl₂ · 6H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Euxenite-(Y)	(Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
Ca	ⓘ Glauberite	Na₂Ca(SO₄)₂
Ca	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
Ca	ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite	(Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si₂O₈]
Ca	ⓘ Montmorillonite	(Na,Ca)_0.33(Al,Mg)₂(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Ca	ⓘ Ningyoite	(U,Ca,Ce)₂(PO₄)₂ · 1-2H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Perovskite	CaTiO₃
Ca	ⓘ Scheelite	Ca(WO₄)
Ca	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Uranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(C₄²⁺C³⁺)(AlSi₇O₂₂)W₂
Ca	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Ca	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup	A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂
Ca	ⓘ Tschermakite Root Name Group	◻Ca₂(C₃²⁺C₂³⁺)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂
Ca	ⓘ Pargasite Root Name Group	ACa₂(C₄²⁺C³⁺)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)W₂
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Anatase	TiO₂
Ti	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Ti	ⓘ Euxenite-(Y)	(Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆
Ti	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
Ti	ⓘ Perovskite	CaTiO₃
Ti	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
Ti	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite	AX₂Z₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Allanite-(Ce)	(CaCe)(AlAlFe²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Fe	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
Fe	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Fe	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite var. Bravoite	(Fe,Ni)S₂
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
Fe	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pentlandite	(Ni_xFe_y)_Σ9S₈
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Fe	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
Fe	ⓘ Violarite	Fe²⁺Ni₂³⁺S₄
Fe	ⓘ Enstatite var. Bronzite	(Mg,Fe²⁺)₂[SiO₃]₂
Fe	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Ni	Nickel
Ni	ⓘ Annabergite	Ni₃(AsO₄)₂ · 8H₂O
Ni	ⓘ Pyrite var. Bravoite	(Fe,Ni)S₂
Ni	ⓘ Pentlandite	(Ni_xFe_y)_Σ9S₈
Ni	ⓘ Violarite	Fe²⁺Ni₂³⁺S₄
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Annabergite	Ni₃(AsO₄)₂ · 8H₂O
As	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
As	ⓘ Realgar	As₄S₄
Y	Yttrium
Y	ⓘ Euxenite-(Y)	(Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆
Zr	Zirconium
Zr	ⓘ Baddeleyite	ZrO₂
Zr	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Nb	Niobium
Nb	ⓘ Euxenite-(Y)	(Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆
Sn	Tin
Sn	ⓘ Cassiterite	SnO₂
Sb	Antimony
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
Ce	Cerium
Ce	ⓘ Allanite-(Ce)	(CaCe)(AlAlFe²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ce	ⓘ Euxenite-(Y)	(Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆
Ce	ⓘ Ningyoite	(U,Ca,Ce)₂(PO₄)₂ · 1-2H₂O
Ta	Tantalum
Ta	ⓘ Euxenite-(Y)	(Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆
W	Tungsten
W	ⓘ Scheelite	Ca(WO₄)
Hg	Mercury
Hg	ⓘ Cinnabar	HgS
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Bi	Bismuth
Bi	ⓘ Bismuthinite	Bi₂S₃
Th	Thorium
Th	ⓘ Euxenite-(Y)	(Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆
Th	ⓘ Thorite	Th(SiO₄)
U	Uranium
U	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
U	ⓘ Euxenite-(Y)	(Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆
U	ⓘ Ningyoite	(U,Ca,Ce)₂(PO₄)₂ · 1-2H₂O
U	ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende	UO₂
U	ⓘ Uraninite	UO₂
U	ⓘ Uranophane	Ca(UO₂)₂(SiO₃OH)₂ · 5H₂O
U	ⓘ Weeksite	K₂(UO₂)₂(Si₅O₁₃) · 4H₂O

Fossils

There are 93 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.

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Occurrences

Youngest Fossil Listed

0.78 Ma (Pleistocene)

Oldest Fossil Listed

479 Ma (Early/Lower Ordovician)

Stratigraphic Units

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Fossils from Region

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Accepted Name	Hierarchy	Age
Lithostrotion genus	Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Lithostrotionidae : *Lithostrotion*	346.7 - 330.9 Ma Carboniferous
Lonsdaleia genus	Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Axophyllidae : *Lonsdaleia*	346.7 - 330.9 Ma Carboniferous
Siphonodendron genus	Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Lithostrotionidae : *Siphonodendron*	346.7 - 330.9 Ma Carboniferous
Yuanophyllum genus	Animalia : Cnidaria : Anthozoa : Aulophyllidae : *Yuanophyllum*	346.7 - 330.9 Ma Carboniferous
Lophospira genus	Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda : Lophospiridae : *Lophospira*	463.5 - 460.9 Ma Middle Ordovician
Cephalopoda class	Animalia : Mollusca : Cephalopoda	346.7 - 330.9 Ma Carboniferous
Armenoceras genus	Animalia : Mollusca : Cephalopoda : Armenoceratidae : *Armenoceras*	463.5 - 460.9 Ma Middle Ordovician
Cameroceras genus	Animalia : Mollusca : Cephalopoda : Endoceratidae : *Cameroceras*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Discoceras genus	Animalia : Mollusca : Cephalopoda : Trocholitidae : *Discoceras*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Geragnostus genus	Animalia : Arthropoda : Trilobita : Agnostida : Metagnostidae : *Geragnostus*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Illaenus genus	Animalia : Arthropoda : Trilobita : Corynexochida : Illaenidae : *Illaenus*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Stygina genus	Animalia : Arthropoda : Trilobita : Corynexochida : Styginidae : *Stygina*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Lonchodomas genus	Animalia : Arthropoda : Trilobita : Asaphida : Raphiophoridae : *Lonchodomas*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Nileus genus	Animalia : Arthropoda : Trilobita : Asaphida : Nileidae : *Nileus*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Symphysurus genus	Animalia : Arthropoda : Trilobita : Asaphida : Nileidae : *Symphysurus*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Annamitella genus	Animalia : Arthropoda : Trilobita : Corynexochida : Leiostegiidae : *Annamitella*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Endymionia genus	Animalia : Arthropoda : Trilobita : Asaphida : Endymioniidae : *Endymionia*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Encrinuroides genus	Animalia : Arthropoda : Trilobita : Phacopida : Encrinuridae : *Encrinuroides*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Pliomerops genus	Animalia : Arthropoda : Trilobita : Phacopida : Pliomeridae : *Pliomerops*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Caryocaris genus	Animalia : Arthropoda : Malacostraca : Caryocarididae : *Caryocaris*	478.6 - 463.5 Ma Ordovician
Brachiopoda phylum	Animalia : Brachiopoda	346.7 - 330.9 Ma Carboniferous
Hesperonomia genus	Animalia : Brachiopoda : Rhynchonellata : Orthida : Hesperonomiidae : *Hesperonomia*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Orthis genus	Animalia : Brachiopoda : Rhynchonellata : Orthida : Orthidae : *Orthis*	463.5 - 460.9 Ma Middle Ordovician
Tritoechia genus	Animalia : Brachiopoda : Strophomenata : Billingsellida : Polytoechiidae : *Tritoechia*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Toquimia genus	Animalia : Brachiopoda : Strophomenata : Strophomenida : Leptellinidae : *Toquimia*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Syntrophinella genus	Animalia : Brachiopoda : Rhynchonellata : Pentamerida : Clarkellidae : *Syntrophinella*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Crinoidea class	Animalia : Echinodermata : Crinoidea	346.7 - 330.9 Ma Carboniferous
Dendrograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Pterobranchia : Dendrograptidae : *Dendrograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Amplexograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Pterobranchia : Diplograptidae : *Amplexograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Cardiograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : *Cardiograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Climacograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Pterobranchia : Diplograptidae : *Climacograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Cryptograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : *Cryptograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Dicellograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Dicranograptidae : *Dicellograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Didymograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Dichograptidae : *Didymograptus*	478.6 - 463.5 Ma Ordovician
Diplograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Pterobranchia : Diplograptidae : *Diplograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Glossograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : *Glossograptus*	478.6 - 463.5 Ma Ordovician
Glyptograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : Bireclinata : Retiolitidae : *Glyptograptus*	478.6 - 463.5 Ma Ordovician
Holmograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : *Holmograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Isograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : *Isograptus*	478.6 - 463.5 Ma Ordovician
Lasiograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : Bireclinata : Lasiograptidae : *Lasiograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Loganograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : *Loganograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Paraglossograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : *Paraglossograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Phyllograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : Phyllograptidae : *Phyllograptus*	478.6 - 463.5 Ma Ordovician
Pseudoclimacograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : *Pseudoclimacograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Pseudotrigonograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : *Pseudotrigonograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Pterograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : *Pterograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Tetragraptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Dichograptidae : *Tetragraptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Tylograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : Sinograptidae : *Tylograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Tadorna genus	Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Anseriformes : Anatidae : *Tadorna*	2.588 - 0.781 Ma Pleistocene
Elatocladus genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Pinopsida : Pinales : Podocarpaceae : *Elatocladus*	174.1 - 163.5 Ma Middle Jurassic
Coniopteris genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Polypodiopsida : Cyatheales : Dicksoniaceae : *Coniopteris*	174.1 - 163.5 Ma Middle Jurassic
Cladophlebis genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Polypodiopsida : Osmundales : Osmundaceae : *Cladophlebis*	174.1 - 163.5 Ma Middle Jurassic
Sphenopteris genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Lyginopteridaceae : *Sphenopteris*	174.1 - 145 Ma Jurassic
Taeniopteris genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Cycadopsida : Cycadales : Crossozamiaceae : *Taeniopteris*	174.1 - 163.5 Ma Middle Jurassic
Otozamites genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Cycadopsida : *Otozamites*	163.5 - 145 Ma Jurassic
Brachyphyllum genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Pinopsida : Pinales : Araucariaceae : *Brachyphyllum*	174.1 - 145 Ma Jurassic
Hormotoma genus	Animalia : Mollusca : Gastropoda : Murchisoniina : Hormotomidae : *Hormotoma*	478.6 - 466 Ma Ordovician
Trigonograptus genus	Animalia : Hemichordata : Graptolithina : *Trigonograptus*	466 - 463.5 Ma Middle Ordovician
Carpolithus genus	*Carpolithus*	174.1 - 145 Ma Jurassic
Equisetites genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Polypodiopsida : Equisetales : Equisetaceae : *Equisetites*	174.1 - 163.5 Ma Middle Jurassic
Phoenicopsis genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Pinopsida : Czekanowskiaceae : *Phoenicopsis*	174.1 - 163.5 Ma Middle Jurassic
Podozamites genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Pinopsida : Pinales : Podocarpaceae : *Podozamites*	174.1 - 163.5 Ma Middle Jurassic
Pagiophyllum genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Pinopsida : Pinales : Araucariaceae : *Pagiophyllum*	174.1 - 163.5 Ma Middle Jurassic
Baiera genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Ginkgoopsida : Ginkgoales : Karkeniaceae : *Baiera*	174.1 - 145 Ma Jurassic
Neocalamites genus	Plantae : Tracheophyta : Polypodiopsida : Equisetales : Calamitaceae : *Neocalamites*	174.1 - 163.5 Ma Middle Jurassic
Marattiopsis genus	Plantae : Pteridophyta : Pteridopsida : Marattiaceae : *Marattiopsis*	174.1 - 163.5 Ma Middle Jurassic
Samaroblattula reticulata species	Animalia : Arthropoda : Insecta : Blattodea : Mesoblattinidae : Samaroblattula : *Samaroblattula reticulata*	174.1 - 168.3 Ma Middle Jurassic
Dictyophyllum genus	Plantae : Pteridophyta : Pteridopsida : *Dictyophyllum*	174.1 - 163.5 Ma Middle Jurassic

Fossil Localities

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Localities in this Region

China

Qinghai
- Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
  - Mangnai City (Mangya Co.)
    - Lenghu Co.

China

Qinghai
- Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
  - Mangnai City (Mangya Co.)
    - Lenghu Co.

Other Regions, Features and Areas that Intersect

AsiaContinent

Hindukush Himalayan RegionGroup of Mountain Ranges
Tibetan PlateauPlateau

China

Altun Metallogenic BeltMineral Belt
East Kunlun Metallogenic BeltMineral Belt
Qaidam Li Mineral BeltMineral Belt
Qilian Metallogenic BeltMineral Belt

China

Qilian MountainsMountain Range
Qinghai
- East Kunlun Orogenic BeltMetamorphic belt
  - Qimantagh Metallogenic BeltMineral Belt
- Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
  - Qimantage MountainsMountain Range

Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate

Kunlun/South Qilian Fold BeltVolcanic Arc
Songpan-Ganzi Hoh-Xil TerraneOrogenic Belt

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