Orogenic Au: 6 t

Over 15 gold lodes have been verified at Shangxu. The ore bodies are generated by occurrences similar to those in strata and thrusts striking NWW and dipping at 48°–85° to the south, with lengths of > 54–1000 m, thicknesses of 1.3–4.5 m, extending to depths of > 70–160 m, varying in grades of 1–30 g/t with average grades of 2–15.5 g/t. Mineralization is developed as massive to laminated quartz veins, saddle reefs, breccias and disseminated sulfides, hosted by brecciated quartz and mixed clay-rich breccia matrix, which change outwards into intensively deformed and sheared wall rocks.
Hydrothermal fluids recorded three main stages based on mineral paragenesis. The earliest was a pre-ore barren quartz stage (H1). The basin sediment-sourced methane-bearing fluid led to early barren quartz veins and siderite alteration. After that, it was a gold mineralization stage (H2), which was constituted of a quartz–pyrite sub-stage (H2a) and a quartz–pyrite–sulfides sub-stage (H2b). The H2a sub-stage produced massive quartz veins with euhedral pyrite and gold. The following H2b sub-stage generated abundant quartz, granular pyrite, muscovite with minor chalcopyrite, galena, sphalerite and gold. The hydrothermal activity ended up with a carbonate–sulfide stage (H3), which was composed of an ankerite–sulfide sub-stage (H3a) and a calcite–sulfide sub-stage (H3b). The H3a sub-stage is distinguished by abundant ankerite, muscovite, sulfides with minor quartz and chlorite. The calcite–sulfide stage (H3b) is characterized by calcite, sulfides, with minor quartz and chlorite.

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ⓘ Gold

Mineral List

22 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

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ⓘ Albite

Formula: Na(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

Fang, Xiang, Feng-Gu, Ju-Tang, Song, Yang, Beaudoin, Georges, Ri-He, Hui-Fan, Tang, Pan, Yang, Chao, Li-Jia (2024) Mesozoic orogenic gold metallogenesis at the Bangong–Nujiang suture belt, central Tibet: Constraints from pyrite textures, composition and sulfur isotope of the Shangxu gold deposit. Ore Geology Reviews, 170. 106135 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.106135

ⓘ Ankerite

Formula: Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ 'Apatite'

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

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ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

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ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ Calcite var. Iron-bearing Calcite

Formula: (Ca,Fe)CO₃

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

Liu, Jun, Li, Wenchang, Zhou, Qing, Cao, Huawen, Gao, Shunbao, Liu, Hong, Wang, Yiyun (2024) Major types, spatio-temporal distribution, and metallogenesis of magmatism-related polymetallic deposits in the Bangonghu–Nujiang metallogenic belt, Tibet. Ore Geology Reviews, 167. 105983 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.105983

ⓘ Cobaltite

Formula: CoAsS

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ⓘ Digenite

Formula: Cu₉S₅

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ⓘ Dolomite

Formula: CaMg(CO₃)₂

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ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ Gersdorffite

Formula: NiAsS

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ⓘ Graphite

Formula: C

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ⓘ 'Limonite'

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ Marcasite

Formula: FeS₂

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ⓘ Millerite

Formula: NiS

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ⓘ 'Monazite Group'

Formula: REE(PO₄)

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ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ Rutile

Formula: TiO₂

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ⓘ Siderite

Formula: FeCO₃

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ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

References:

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Gold	1.AA.05	Au
ⓘ	Graphite	1.CB.05a	C
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Digenite	2.BA.10	Cu₉S₅
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Millerite	2.CC.20	NiS
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Marcasite	2.EB.10a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Cobaltite	2.EB.25	CoAsS
ⓘ	Gersdorffite	2.EB.25	NiAsS
ⓘ	'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Rutile	4.DB.05	TiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Siderite	5.AB.05	FeCO₃
ⓘ	Calcite var. Iron-bearing Calcite	5.AB.05	(Ca,Fe)CO₃
ⓘ	Ankerite	5.AB.10	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Dolomite	5.AB.10	CaMg(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	var. Sericite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Albite	9.FA.35	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Limonite'	-
ⓘ	'Monazite Group'	-	REE(PO₄)
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Graphite	C
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
C	ⓘ Calcite var. Iron-bearing Calcite	(Ca,Fe)CO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Monazite Group	REE(PO₄)
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
O	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Calcite var. Iron-bearing Calcite	(Ca,Fe)CO₃
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Mg	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Monazite Group	REE(PO₄)
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Cobaltite	CoAsS
S	ⓘ Digenite	Cu₉S₅
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Gersdorffite	NiAsS
S	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Millerite	NiS
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Calcite var. Iron-bearing Calcite	(Ca,Fe)CO₃
Ca	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
Fe	ⓘ Calcite var. Iron-bearing Calcite	(Ca,Fe)CO₃
Co	Cobalt
Co	ⓘ Cobaltite	CoAsS
Ni	Nickel
Ni	ⓘ Gersdorffite	NiAsS
Ni	ⓘ Millerite	NiS
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Digenite	Cu₉S₅
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Cobaltite	CoAsS
As	ⓘ Gersdorffite	NiAsS
Sb	Antimony
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

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Hindukush Himalayan RegionGroup of Mountain Ranges

China

Northern Tibet Li Mineral BeltMineral Belt
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- Bangonghu–Nujiang metallogenic beltMineral Belt
- Gangdese Metallogenic BeltMineral Belt

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Lhasa TerraneVolcanic Arc

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References

Hanxiao Huang, Guangming Li, Bo Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Dong Ma, Za Qu, Wanfeng Xiao, and Hong Liu (2014): Discovery of Shangxu orogenic type gold deposit in northern Tibet and its significance. Mineral Deposits 33(3), 486-496 (in Chinese with English abstract).

[1]Fang, Xiang, Feng-Gu, Ju-Tang, Song, Yang, Beaudoin, Georges, Ri-He, Hui-Fan, Tang, Pan, Yang, Chao, Li-Jia (2024) Mesozoic orogenic gold metallogenesis at the Bangong–Nujiang suture belt, central Tibet: Constraints from pyrite textures, composition and sulfur isotope of the Shangxu gold deposit. Ore Geology Reviews, 170. 106135 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.106135

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