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Zhongshangou Mine, Dongping Au-Te ore field, Shuiquangou Complex, Chongli District, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China i
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Zhongshangou Mine Mine
Dongping Au-Te ore field Ore Field
Shuiquangou Complex Complex
Chongli District District
Zhangjiakou Prefecture-level City
Hebei Province
China Country

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Zhongshangou Mine	Mine
Dongping Au-Te ore field	Ore Field
Shuiquangou Complex	Complex
Chongli District	District
Zhangjiakou	Prefecture-level City
Hebei	Province
China	Country

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

40° 54' 12'' North , 115° 6' 10'' East

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

Type:

Köppen climate type:

Dwb : Monsoon-influenced warm-summer humid continental climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Zhangjiakou	692,602 (2013)	21.5km
Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu	373,422 (2015)	33.0km

Mindat Locality ID:

48237

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:48237:7

GUID (UUID V4):

Name(s) in local language(s):

中山沟金矿, 东坪金碲矿田, 崇礼县, 张家口市, 河北省, 中国

Alkaline igneous rock-hosted gold deposit.

Local geological units of the Zhongshangou mainly include the Devonian Shuiquangou intrusive complex and the Archean Sanggan Group. The Shuiquangou complex in the mining area mainly consists of hornblende monzogranite, pyroxene diorite, and syenite. Mineralization at Zhongshangou was strictly fault-controlled. Ore veins of the deposit mainly developed within the Shuiquangou alkaline complex. At present, more than 40 parallel ore-bearing veins have been identified, and two of them have been confirmed to be of economic significance. Vein No. 1 contains three orebodies, with the maximum ore grade of approximately 50 g/t Au. Vein No. 2, with a gold grade of > 1.6 g/t and a tellurium grade of > 0.5 g/t, is located to the east of Vein No. 1. Individual ore bodies from the two veins generally have a length of < 300 m and a thickness of < 3 m. Three ore types are identified by our and previous researches: the potassic alteration-type ores, auriferous quartz vein-type ores, and breccia-type ores. Three stages of ore deposition: (1) Pre-ore stage. This stage represents an initial potassium stage in which K-feldspar, magnetite, specularite, pyrite, and milky quartz are developed. Pyrite grains are generally coarse and euhedral to subhedral in shape. (2) Main-ore stage. This stage contains abundant sulfides, tellurides, and visible gold. Sulfide minerals are widely developed in this stage. Au- and Te-bearing minerals, which mostly occur as fine mineral inclusions within sulfides, coexist in this stage. Tellurides from this stage are dominated by hessite, altaite, and petzite. (3) Post-ore stage. The ore-barren calcite veins are the result of later hydrothermal activities and they are not major contributors to the Au-Te mineralization.

Magmatic rocks are dominated by the Shuiquangou complex. The intrusive body in the mining district covers an exposed area of about 9 km2 and occurs as a deep-seated composite batholith. It is in intrusive contact with the metamorphic rocks of the Sanggan Group Jiangouhe Formation in the Muchanggou area. The monzonitic complex is the immediate ore-hosting wall rock and is closely related to mineralization. It has been modified by later tectonic and hydrothermal processes to form different types of altered rocks. Dikes in the district are controlled by faults and mainly consist of monzonite, syenite, K-feldspar pegmatite, and diabase, among which K-feldspar pegmatite and fine-grained quartz monzonite are most developed. Wall-rock alterations mainly include K-feldspathization, silicification, sericitization, kaolinization, and carbonatization.

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Commodity List

This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.

ⓘ Gold

ⓘ Tellurium

Mineral List

ⓘ Albite

ⓘ Altaite

ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'

ⓘ 'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup'

ⓘ 'Tennantite Subgroup'

ⓘ Tennantite-(Zn)

ⓘ Tetradymite

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Group'

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Zn)

ⓘ Zincospiroffite (TL)

40 valid minerals. 1 (TL) - type locality of valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Albite

Formula: Na(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

ⓘ Altaite

Formula: PbTe

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Wang, Chengyang; Chen, Wei; Jiajia Yu; Zhao, Junkang (2025) Geological characteristics, fluid inclusion, and isotope systematics of the Zhongshangou gold deposit, northern margin of the North China Craton: A comparative study with the Dongping deposit and implications for regional mineralization. Ore Geology Reviews, 182. 106629 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2025.106629

Zhen, Shimin; Wang, Dazhao; Zhang, Yangyang; Zha, Zhongjian; Bai, Haijun; Wang, Jiang; Wang, Chunnv; Xing, Wanli; Liu, Jiajun (2026) Ore-forming mechanism of the Zhongshangou tellurium-rich gold deposit, Zhangjiakou goldfield, North China: Insights from pyrite textures and trace element compositions. Ore Geology Reviews, p.107579. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107579

ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'

Formula: AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂

References:

ⓘ Anatase

Formula: TiO₂

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Anglesite

Formula: PbSO₄

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Ankerite

Formula: Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂

References:

ⓘ 'Apatite'

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃A

References:

ⓘ Baryte

Formula: BaSO₄

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

ⓘ Bismuthinite

Formula: Bi₂S₃

References:

Hart, Craig J., Goldfarb, Richard J., Qiu, Yumin, Snee, Lawrence, Miller, Lance D., Miller, Marti L. (2002) Gold deposits of the northern margin of the North China Craton: multiple late Paleozoic–Mesozoic mineralizing events. Mineralium Deposita, 37 (3) 326-351 doi:10.1007/s00126-001-0239-2

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

References:

ⓘ Calaverite

Formula: AuTe₂

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Peihua Zhang, Jinchu Zhu, Zhenhua Zhao, Xiangping Gu, and Jinfu Lin (2004): Canadian Mineralogist 42, 763-768.

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

ⓘ 'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup'

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

References:

ⓘ 'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende'

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

References:

ⓘ Cerussite

Formula: PbCO₃

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Cervelleite

Formula: Ag₄TeS

References:

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Covellite

Formula: CuS

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Diopside

Formula: CaMgSi₂O₆

References:

ⓘ Epidote

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

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'

References:

ⓘ Fluorite

Formula: CaF₂

References:

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Peihua Zhang, Jinchu Zhu, Zhenhua Zhao, Xiangping Gu, and Jinfu Lin (2004): Canadian Mineralogist 42, 763-768.

Laisheng Shi, Yuxue Rao, Ruixian Song, and Jianhua Wen (2007): Mineral Resources and Geology 21(3), 219-227

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ 'Garnet Group'

Formula: X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Peihua Zhang, Jinchu Zhu, Zhenhua Zhao, Xiangping Gu, and Jinfu Lin (2004): Canadian Mineralogist 42, 763-768.

ⓘ Hematite var. Specularite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

ⓘ Hessite

Formula: Ag₂Te

References:

Peihua Zhang, Zhenhua Zhao, Jinchu Zhu, Wenlan Zhang, Zhiwei Bao, and Yuhu Zhang (2002): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 22(4), 321-328

ⓘ Kaolinite

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ 'K Feldspar'

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ 'Limonite'

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Microcline

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

ⓘ Molybdenite

Formula: MoS₂

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Native Bismuth

Formula: Bi

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Peihua Zhang, Jinchu Zhu, Zhenhua Zhao, Xiangping Gu, and Jinfu Lin (2004): Canadian Mineralogist 42, 763-768.

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum

Formula: (Au,Ag)

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Native Silver

Formula: Ag

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Native Silver var. Küstelite

Formula: Ag

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Orthoclase

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

ⓘ Petzite

Formula: Ag₃AuTe₂

References:

Peihua Zhang, Zhenhua Zhao, Jinchu Zhu, Wenlan Zhang, Zhiwei Bao, and Yuhu Zhang (2002): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 22(4), 321-328

ⓘ 'Plagioclase'

Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈

References:

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Peihua Zhang, Jinchu Zhu, Zhenhua Zhao, Xiangping Gu, and Jinfu Lin (2004): Canadian Mineralogist 42, 763-768.

Laisheng Shi, Yuxue Rao, Ruixian Song, and Jianhua Wen (2007): Mineral Resources and Geology 21(3), 219-227

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Pyrolusite

Formula: Mn⁴⁺O₂

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'

Formula: ADSi₂O₆

References:

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Peihua Zhang, Jinchu Zhu, Zhenhua Zhao, Xiangping Gu, and Jinfu Lin (2004): Canadian Mineralogist 42, 763-768.

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony

Formula: SiO₂

References:

ⓘ Quartz var. Milky Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

ⓘ Quartz var. Smoky Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

ⓘ Rutile

Formula: TiO₂

References:

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

Peihua Zhang, Jinchu Zhu, Zhenhua Zhao, Xiangping Gu, and Jinfu Lin (2004): Canadian Mineralogist 42, 763-768.

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9

ⓘ Tellurobismuthite

Formula: Bi₂Te₃

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

ⓘ 'Tennantite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)As₄S₁₂S

References:

ⓘ Tennantite-(Zn)

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)As₄S₁₂S

References:

ⓘ Tetradymite

Formula: Bi₂Te₂S

References:

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Group'

Formula: ^M2(A₆)^M1(B₄ C₂)^X3(D₄)^S1(Y₁₂)^S2(Z)

References:

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

References:

Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17

ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Zn)

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

References:

ⓘ Zincospiroffite (TL)

Formula: Zn₂Te⁴⁺₃O₈

Type Locality:

References:

Zhang, P.H., Zhu, J.C., Zhao, Z.H., Gu, X.P., Lin, J.F. (2004) Zincospiroffite, a new tellurite mineral species from the Zhongshangou gold deposit, Hebei Province, People's Republic of China. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42, 763-768.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Gold var. Electrum	1.AA.05	(Au,Ag)
ⓘ		1.AA.05	Au
ⓘ	Native Silver	1.AA.05	Ag
ⓘ	var. Küstelite	1.AA.05	Ag
ⓘ	Native Bismuth	1.CA.05	Bi
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Cervelleite	2.BA.60	Ag₄TeS
ⓘ	Hessite	2.BA.60	Ag₂Te
ⓘ	Petzite	2.BA.75	Ag₃AuTe₂
ⓘ	Covellite	2.CA.05a	CuS
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Altaite	2.CD.10	PbTe
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Bismuthinite	2.DB.05	Bi₂S₃
ⓘ	Tellurobismuthite	2.DC.05	Bi₂Te₃
ⓘ	Tetradymite	2.DC.05	Bi₂Te₂S
ⓘ	Calaverite	2.EA.10	AuTe₂
ⓘ	Molybdenite	2.EA.30	MoS₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	'Tennantite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)As₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	Tennantite-(Zn)	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)As₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	Tetrahedrite-(Zn)	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘ	Fluorite	3.AB.25	CaF₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	var. Specularite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz var. Chalcedony	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ		4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	var. Smoky Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	var. Milky Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Pyrolusite	4.DB.05	Mn⁴⁺O₂
ⓘ	Rutile	4.DB.05	TiO₂
ⓘ	Anatase	4.DD.05	TiO₂
ⓘ	Zincospiroffite (TL)	4.JK.10	Zn₂Te⁴⁺₃O₈
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Ankerite	5.AB.10	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Cerussite	5.AB.15	PbCO₃
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Anglesite	7.AD.35	PbSO₄
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Epidote	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Diopside	9.DA.15	CaMgSi₂O₆
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	var. Sericite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	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)
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Amphibole Supergroup'	-	AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂
ⓘ	'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'	-
ⓘ	'Plagioclase'	-	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
ⓘ	'K Feldspar'	-
ⓘ	'Pyroxene Group'	-	ADSi₂O₆
ⓘ	'Garnet Group'	-	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
ⓘ	'Tetrahedrite Group'	-	^M2(A₆)^M1(B₄ C₂)^X3(D₄)^S1(Y₁₂)^S2(Z)
ⓘ	'Calcium Amphibole Subgroup'	-	A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC³⁺_m)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
H	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅(T₈O₂₂)W₂
O	ⓘ Anatase	TiO₂
O	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
O	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
O	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Pyrolusite	Mn⁴⁺O₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Smoky Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Hematite var. Specularite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Milky Quartz	SiO₂
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	ⓘ Zincospiroffite	Zn₂Te₃⁴⁺O₈
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
F	Fluorine
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
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Na	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Mg	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
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	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Al	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
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
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
Si	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Smoky Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Milky Quartz	SiO₂
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	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup	A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Bismuthinite	Bi₂S₃
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Cervelleite	Ag₄TeS
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Covellite	CuS
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Tetradymite	Bi₂Te₂S
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Group	^M2(A₆)^M1(B₄ C₂)^X3(D₄)^S1(Y₁₂)^S2(Z)
S	ⓘ Tennantite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)As₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
Ca	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup var. Hornblende	A_nCa₂(Z²⁺_5-mZ_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)₂
Ca	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Ca	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
Ca	ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup	A_nCa₂(C²⁺_5-mC_m³⁺)(Si_8-(n+m)Al_(n+m))W₂
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Anatase	TiO₂
Ti	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
Mn	Manganese
Mn	ⓘ Pyrolusite	Mn⁴⁺O₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Hematite var. Specularite	Fe₂O₃
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Covellite	CuS
Cu	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Cu	ⓘ Tennantite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)As₄S₁₂S
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Zn	ⓘ Zincospiroffite	Zn₂Te₃⁴⁺O₈
Zn	ⓘ Tennantite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)As₄S₁₂S
Zn	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
As	ⓘ Tennantite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)As₄S₁₂S
Mo	Molybdenum
Mo	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Cervelleite	Ag₄TeS
Ag	ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum	(Au,Ag)
Ag	ⓘ Hessite	Ag₂Te
Ag	ⓘ Petzite	Ag₃AuTe₂
Ag	ⓘ Native Silver	Ag
Ag	ⓘ Native Silver var. Küstelite	Ag
Sb	Antimony
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Te	Tellurium
Te	ⓘ Altaite	PbTe
Te	ⓘ Calaverite	AuTe₂
Te	ⓘ Cervelleite	Ag₄TeS
Te	ⓘ Hessite	Ag₂Te
Te	ⓘ Petzite	Ag₃AuTe₂
Te	ⓘ Tellurobismuthite	Bi₂Te₃
Te	ⓘ Tetradymite	Bi₂Te₂S
Te	ⓘ Zincospiroffite	Zn₂Te₃⁴⁺O₈
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Calaverite	AuTe₂
Au	ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum	(Au,Ag)
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au
Au	ⓘ Petzite	Ag₃AuTe₂
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Altaite	PbTe
Pb	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
Pb	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Bi	Bismuth
Bi	ⓘ Native Bismuth	Bi
Bi	ⓘ Bismuthinite	Bi₂S₃
Bi	ⓘ Tellurobismuthite	Bi₂Te₃
Bi	ⓘ Tetradymite	Bi₂Te₂S

Geochronology

Mineralization age: Middle Triassic : 241 Ma

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Geologic Time

Rocks, Minerals and Events

241 Ma

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

AsiaContinent

Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate

North China Craton
- Yanshan Fold BeltOrogenic Belt

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References

Debao Mao (1992): Gold deposits association with alkaline igneous rocks. Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17.

Peihua Zhang, Jinchu Zhu, Zhenhua Zhao, Xiangping Gu, and Jinfu Lin (2004): Zincospiroffite, a new tellurite mineral species from the Zhongshangou gold deposit, Hebei Province, People's Republic of China. Canadian Mineralogist 42, 763-768.

Shanshan Wu, Sha Zhao, Shuyin Niu, Baode Wang, Aiqun Sun, Fu Li, and Baojun Yang (2009): Analyse on ore-formation in deep part of Zhongshangou gold deposit in Chongli County, Hebei Province. Gold Science and Technology 17(1), 6-9 (in Chinese with English abstract).

[1]Wang, Chengyang; Chen, Wei; Jiajia Yu; Zhao, Junkang (2025) Geological characteristics, fluid inclusion, and isotope systematics of the Zhongshangou gold deposit, northern margin of the North China Craton: A comparative study with the Dongping deposit and implications for regional mineralization. Ore Geology Reviews, 182. 106629 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2025.106629

[2]Zhen, Shimin; Wang, Dazhao; Zhang, Yangyang; Zha, Zhongjian; Bai, Haijun; Wang, Jiang; Wang, Chunnv; Xing, Wanli; Liu, Jiajun (2026) Ore-forming mechanism of the Zhongshangou tellurium-rich gold deposit, Zhangjiakou goldfield, North China: Insights from pyrite textures and trace element compositions. Ore Geology Reviews, p.107579. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2026.107579

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