This strategic location suggests the area holds significant potential for Pb–Zn mineral exploration. The lithostratigraphic sequence exposed in the region predominantly consists of Devonian to Permian sedimentary formations, including the Devonian Xikuangshan Formation (composed of shale and limestone), Menggongao Formation (marlstone and limestone), Shidengzi Formation (limestone), Ceshui Formation (sandstone), Zimenqiao Formation (dolostone), and the Carboniferous Hutianqun Formation (dolostone). The sequence continues with the Permian Qixia Formation (limestone), Dangchong Formation (shale and mudstone), and Longtan Formation (sandstone), representing a continuous depositional sequence from the Middle Devonian through the Late Permian.

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Mineral List

ⓘ Galena

ⓘ Pyrite

ⓘ Quartz

ⓘ Sphalerite

4 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

Xiao, Feiyun; Shen, Hongjie; He, Qingrui; Huang, Shihong; Liu, Xiaoxi; Zhang, Yu (2025) The Discovery of MVT-like Ga-Enriched Sphalerite from the Zhaojinci Area in the South Hunan District (South China). Minerals, 15 (11). doi:10.3390/min15111163

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

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ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

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ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

References:

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂

List of minerals for each chemical element

O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

AsiaContinent

China

Nanling metallogenic beltMineral Belt
Qin–Hang metallogenic beltMineral Belt
Southern China Li Mineral BeltMineral Belt

Eurasian Plate

Jiangnan OrogenShield

Yangtze PlateTectonic Plate

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References

[1]Xiao, Feiyun; Shen, Hongjie; He, Qingrui; Huang, Shihong; Liu, Xiaoxi; Zhang, Yu (2025) The Discovery of MVT-like Ga-Enriched Sphalerite from the Zhaojinci Area in the South Hunan District (South China). Minerals, 15 (11). doi:10.3390/min15111163

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