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Xiwang deposit (U deposit No. 330), Xiazhuang Uranium ore field (Xiwang Uranium ore field), Wengyuan Co., Shaoguan, Guangdong, China i
Regional Level Types
Xiwang deposit (U deposit No. 330) Deposit
Xiazhuang Uranium ore field (Xiwang Uranium ore field) Ore Field
Wengyuan Co. County
Shaoguan Prefecture-level City
Guangdong Province
China Country

Regional Level Types
Xiwang deposit (U deposit No. 330)	Deposit
Xiazhuang Uranium ore field (Xiwang Uranium ore field)	Ore Field
Wengyuan Co.	County
Shaoguan	Prefecture-level City
Guangdong	Province
China	Country

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

24° 37' 30'' North , 114° 15' 0'' East

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

G#: ws3hpff71

Type:

Köppen climate type:

Cfa : Humid subtropical climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Shixing	72,996 (2010)	40.5km
Xiongzhou	79,050 (2012)	54.9km

Mindat Locality ID:

64699

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:64699:3

GUID (UUID V4):

The Xiwang deposit contains more than 3,000 tonnes of identified uranium resources with grades ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 %. The majority of uranium orebodies mainly occur as silicified veins along the fracture zones between the Xiazhuang and Maofeng granites.

Mineralization occurs in silicified and altered granite within a silicified fault zone, typically forming either fine veinlets concentrated along fracture swarms or large silicified veins. This pitchblende-microcrystalline quartz mineralization type originated from Late Yanshanian acidic hydrothermal fluids enriched in uranium and silica. Ore bodies predominantly display vein-like and lenticular morphologies, hosted primarily in porphyritic-textured granite (emplacement ages 193–128 Ma) and lamprophyre (emplacement ages 110–100 Ma). This deposit type is classified as silicified cataclastic zone mineralization.

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ⓘ Uranium

Mineral List

17 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

Note: data is currently VERY limited. Please bear with us while we work towards adding this information!

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ⓘ Granite

ⓘ Lamprophyre

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Albite

Formula: Na(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

Liu, Mingyi; Wu, Bailin; Zheng, Xin; Zhang, Wanying; Sun, Guoquan; Zhang, Xiaorui; Yang, Mengdi; Ma, Yaxin; Hou, Yu (2025) SIMS Dating of Granite-Hosted Uranium Deposits in the Xiazhuang Ore Field and Its Geological Significance. Minerals, 15 (6). doi:10.3390/min15060622

ⓘ Anhydrite

Formula: CaSO₄

References:

ⓘ 'Apatite'

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

References:

yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn (n.d.) http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Dahlkamp, Franz J. (2009) Uranium Deposits of the World - Asia. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-78558-3pp.31-156

Zhang, L., Wang, F., Zhou, T., & Chen, Z. (2022). Contrasting U-Pb geochronology and geochemistry of uraninite from the Xianshi and Xiwang uranium deposits, South China: Implications for ore genesis. Ore Geology Reviews, 105120.

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

References:

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn (n.d.) http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc

ⓘ Coffinite

Formula: U(SiO₄) · nH₂O

References:

Dahlkamp, Franz J. (2009) Uranium Deposits of the World - Asia. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-78558-3pp.31-156

ⓘ Fluorite

Formula: CaF₂

References:

Ruzicka, V. (1993), In: Haynes, S.J. (ed.): Vein-type Ore Deposits. Ore Geology Reviews 8, 247-256.

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

ⓘ 'Garnet Group'

Formula: X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃

References:

yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn (n.d.) http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Dahlkamp, Franz J. (2009) Uranium Deposits of the World - Asia. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-78558-3pp.31-156

ⓘ Marcasite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Dahlkamp, Franz J. (2009) Uranium Deposits of the World - Asia. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-78558-3pp.31-156

ⓘ Orthoclase

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

ⓘ Phosphuranylite

Formula: KCa(H₃O)₃(UO₂)₇(PO₄)₄O₄ · 8H₂O

References:

yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn (n.d.) http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Dahlkamp, Franz J. (2009) Uranium Deposits of the World - Asia. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-78558-3pp.31-156

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn (n.d.) http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc

ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Ruzicka, V. (1993), In: Haynes, S.J. (ed.): Vein-type Ore Deposits. Ore Geology Reviews 8, 247-256.

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

References:

ⓘ 'Tourmaline'

Formula: AD₃G₆ (T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z

References:

yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn (n.d.) http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc

ⓘ Uraninite

Formula: UO₂

References:

Ruzicka, V. (1993), In: Haynes, S.J. (ed.): Vein-type Ore Deposits. Ore Geology Reviews 8, 247-256.

ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende

Formula: UO₂

References:

Ruzicka, V. (1993), In: Haynes, S.J. (ed.): Vein-type Ore Deposits. Ore Geology Reviews 8, 247-256.

ⓘ Zircon

Formula: Zr(SiO₄)

References:

yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn (n.d.) http://yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn/bshx/1/1.4/hu/8/1.doc

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Marcasite	2.EB.10a	FeS₂
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘ	Fluorite	3.AB.25	CaF₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz var. Chalcedony	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ		4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Uraninite var. Pitchblende	4.DL.05	UO₂
ⓘ		4.DL.05	UO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Anhydrite	7.AD.30	CaSO₄
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Phosphuranylite	8.EC.10	KCa(H₃O)₃(UO₂)₇(PO₄)₄O₄ · 8H₂O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Coffinite	9.AD.30	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
ⓘ	Zircon	9.AD.30	Zr(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Orthoclase	9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
ⓘ	Albite	9.FA.35	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Tourmaline'	-	AD₃G₆ (T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
ⓘ	'Garnet Group'	-	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Phosphuranylite	KCa(H₃O)₃(UO₂)₇(PO₄)₄O₄ · 8H₂O
H	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
B	Boron
B	ⓘ Tourmaline	AD₃G₆ (T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Phosphuranylite	KCa(H₃O)₃(UO₂)₇(PO₄)₄O₄ · 8H₂O
O	ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende	UO₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Tourmaline	AD₃G₆ (T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
O	ⓘ Uraninite	UO₂
O	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
F	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Phosphuranylite	KCa(H₃O)₃(UO₂)₇(PO₄)₄O₄ · 8H₂O
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Phosphuranylite	KCa(H₃O)₃(UO₂)₇(PO₄)₄O₄ · 8H₂O
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Anhydrite	CaSO₄
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
Ca	ⓘ Phosphuranylite	KCa(H₃O)₃(UO₂)₇(PO₄)₄O₄ · 8H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Zr	Zirconium
Zr	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
U	Uranium
U	ⓘ Coffinite	U(SiO₄) · nH₂O
U	ⓘ Phosphuranylite	KCa(H₃O)₃(UO₂)₇(PO₄)₄O₄ · 8H₂O
U	ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende	UO₂
U	ⓘ Uraninite	UO₂

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

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Yangtze PlateTectonic Plate

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References

Finch, W.I., Shen Feng, Chen Zuyi, and McCammon, R.B. (1993): Descriptive models of major uranium deposits in China. Natural Resources Research 2(1), 39-48.

Ruzicka, V. (1993): Vein uranium deposits. In: Haynes, S.J. (ed.): Vein-type Ore Deposits. Ore Geology Reviews 8, 247-256.

Guolong Huang, Lieqin Wu, Ping Deng, Ba Zhu, Yanchun Zhang, Zhengzhong Tan, and Haojie Cao (2006): Prospecting Potential and Direction for Granite Uranium Deposit in North Guangdong, China. Uranium Geology [Youkuang Dizhi] 22(5), 267-275 (in Chinese with English abstract).

Jianjun Lu, Weizhou Shen, and Jianfeng Gao (2006): Isotopic geochemistry of the Xiwang uranium deposit in Wengyuan, China. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta Supplement 70(18), 372.

Dahlkamp, Franz J. (2009) Uranium Deposits of the World - Asia. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-78558-3pp.31-156

[1]Liu, Mingyi; Wu, Bailin; Zheng, Xin; Zhang, Wanying; Sun, Guoquan; Zhang, Xiaorui; Yang, Mengdi; Ma, Yaxin; Hou, Yu (2025) SIMS Dating of Granite-Hosted Uranium Deposits in the Xiazhuang Ore Field and Its Geological Significance. Minerals, 15 (6). doi:10.3390/min15060622

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