Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China i
Regional Level Types
Basalt Cu occurrences Group of Occurrences
Zhaoyang District District
Zhaotong Prefecture-level City
Yunnan Province
China Country

Regional Level Types
Basalt Cu occurrences	Group of Occurrences
Zhaoyang District	District
Zhaotong	Prefecture-level City
Yunnan	Province
China	Country

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

27° North , 103° East (est.)

Estimate based on other nearby localities or region boundaries.

Margin of Error:

~47km

GRN:

N19E65

Type:

Group of Occurrences

Köppen climate type:

Cwb : Subtropical highland climate or temperate oceanic climate with dry winters

Mindat Locality ID:

233368

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:233368:0

GUID (UUID V4):

5c4fcfc4-d8f2-4d99-bd20-2e87ff180c68

Name(s) in local language(s):

峨眉山玄武岩型铜矿点, 昭阳区, 昭通市, 云南省, 中国

Emeishan basalts in Zhaotong Prefecture (Zhaoyang District, Ludian, Qiaojia and Yongshan counties) and the adjoining Weining County of Guizhou Province host dozens of small copper deposits and occurrences. The ore minerals are mainly native copper and chalcocite, minor copper oxides and occasionally subordinate amounts of sulphides. They occur as grains, irregular clusters and fracture fillings in layers consisting of basalt tuffs, tuffaceous lava and tuffaceous sedimentary rocks. In some localities, adjacent vesicular basalts are also mineralized. Gangue minerals are hydrothermal quartz and calcite. Individual ore bodies are a few meters thick and several tens of meters to 300 m long. The most common alteration related to the mineralization is zeolitization, which usually is extensively developed. Additional alterations are silicification, carbonatization and occasionally tremolitization and actinolitization.

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ⓘ Basalt

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Actinolite

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

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

ⓘ Azurite

Formula: Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

Localities:

Zhaotong Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
Sujia Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
Wude Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China

References:

Yan Wang, C., Zhou, M.-F., Qi, L., Hou, S., Gao, H., Zhang, Z., and Malpas, J. (2006): International Geology Review 48(8): 742-753

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

Localities:

Sujia Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
Wude Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

ⓘ Copper

Formula: Cu

Localities:

References:

Yan Wang, C., Zhou, M.-F., Qi, L., Hou, S., Gao, H., Zhang, Z., and Malpas, J. (2006): International Geology Review 48(8): 742-753

ⓘ Cuprite

Formula: Cu₂O

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

ⓘ 'Heulandite Subgroup'

Formula: (Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O

Locality: Zhaotong Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China

ⓘ Laumontite

Formula: CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O

Locality: Zhaotong Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

Localities:

Sujia Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
Wude Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

ⓘ 'Petroleum var. Bitumen'

Locality: Zhaotong Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

Localities:

References:

Yan Wang, C., Zhou, M.-F., Qi, L., Hou, S., Gao, H., Zhang, Z., and Malpas, J. (2006): International Geology Review 48(8): 742-753

ⓘ Tenorite

Formula: CuO

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

ⓘ Tremolite

Formula: ◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

ⓘ 'Zeolite Group'

Localities:

Sujia Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
Wude Cu deposit, Basalt Cu occurrences, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China

References:

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Copper	1.AA.05	Cu
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Cuprite	4.AA.10	Cu₂O
ⓘ	Tenorite	4.AB.10	CuO
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Azurite	5.BA.05	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	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
ⓘ	'Zeolite Group'	9.G0.
ⓘ	Laumontite	9.GB.10	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Heulandite Subgroup'	-	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Petroleum var. Bitumen'	-

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	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Cuprite	Cu₂O
O	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Tenorite	CuO
O	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Ca	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Cu	ⓘ Cuprite	Cu₂O
Cu	ⓘ Copper	Cu
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Tenorite	CuO

Localities in this Region

China

Yunnan
- Zhaotong
  - Zhaoyang District
    - Basalt Cu occurrences

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References

Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Ore-forming regularity and prospects of Emeishan basalt-type native copper-chalcocite deposits in the adjoining area of Yunnan-Guizhou provinces. Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13.

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