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Acanthite

Formula: Ag2S

Localities: Reported from at least 12 localities in this region.

Actinolite

Formula: ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2

References:

Yatimov, U. A., Ayupova, N. R., Maslennikov, V. V., Kotlyarov, V. A., & Shilovskikh, V. V. (2022). Gold–Telluride Mineralization in Pb–Zn–Fe Ores of the Aktash Skarn Deposit (Western Karamazar, Tajikistan). Geology of Ore Deposits, 64(4), 202-220.

Aikinite

Formula: PbCuBiS3

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

Alabandite

Formula: MnS

Alacránite

Formula: As8S9

References:

Karpenko, Vladimir Yu., Pautov, Leonid A., Siidra, Oleg I., Mirakov, Mirak A., Zaitsev, Anatoly N., Plechov, Pavel Yu., Makhmadsharif, Saimudasir (2023) Ermakovite (NH4)(As2O3)2Br, a new exhalative arsenite bromide mineral from the Fan-Yagnob coal deposit, Tajikistan. Mineralogical Magazine, 87 (1) 69-78 doi:10.1180/mgm.2022.116

'Alaskaite'

Albite

Formula: Na(AlSi3O8)

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

Albite var. Andesine

Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]

Albite var. Oligoclase

Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8]

Albite var. Oligoclase-Albite

Formula: Na(AlSi3O8)

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

'Allanite Group'

Formula: (A12+REE3+)(M13+M23+M32+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Allargentum

Formula: (Ag1-xSbx)

Allophane

Formula: (Al2O3)(SiO2)1.3-2 · 2.5-3H2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1976) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume III [Минералы Узбекистана. Том III]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 374 pp. (in Russian)

Altaite

Formula: PbTe

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

'Alum Group'

Formula: XAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume II [Минералы Узбекистана. Том II]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 335 pp. (in Russian).

Alunite

Formula: KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Alunogen

Formula: Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O

'Amphibole Supergroup'

Formula: A B2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

Andalusite

Formula: Al2(SiO4)O

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Andradite

Formula: Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

Anglesite

Formula: PbSO4

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

Anhydrite

Formula: CaSO4

Ankerite

Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2

Localities:

Shkol'noe Au-Ag deposit, Kandjol ore field, Sughd, Tajikistan
Maykhura Mine (Maikhura Mine), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Anorthite

Formula: Ca(Al2Si2O8)

Anorthite var. Labradorite

Formula: (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8]

Antimony

Formula: Sb

'Apatite'

Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)

Localities:

Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Yubileynoe Mine, Sughd, Tajikistan
Maykhura Mine (Maikhura Mine), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Biryuzakan deposit, Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Aragonite

Formula: CaCO3

Argentojarosite

Formula: AgFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6

References:

Turlychkin, V.M. [Турлычкин, В.М.] (1972) The Kanjol ore field of Karamazar [Канджольское рудное поле]. In: Shekhtman, P.A., and Vlasova, M.I. (eds.) [Шехтман, П.А., и Власова, М.И. (гл. ред.)] Geology and mineral complexes of the Western Karamazar [Геология и минеральные комплексы Западного Карамазара]. Nedra [Недра], Moscow, pages 368-382 (in Russian)

'Arsenargentite'

Formula: near Ag3As

Arsenopyrite

Formula: FeAsS

Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.

Augite

Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6

Localities:

Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Maykhura Mine (Maikhura Mine), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Myshik-Kol deposit (Myshikkol deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Augite var. Fassaite

Formula: (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe2+,Al,Fe3+,Ti)[(Si,Al)2O6]

Aurichalcite

Formula: (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6

Localities:

Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Autunite

Formula: Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O

Localities:

Karakat U Deposit, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Dzherkamar uranium deposit, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Taboshar Mine, Kandjol ore field, Sughd, Tajikistan

Axinite-(Mn)

Formula: Ca2Mn2+Al2BSi4O15(OH)

Azurite

Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2

Barberiite

Formula: (NH4)[BF4]

Baryte

Formula: BaSO4

Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region.

Benjaminite

Formula: Ag3Bi7S12

Berryite

Formula: Cu3Ag2Pb3Bi7S16

Localities:

Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanimansur mine (Kanimansur Pb-Zn deposit), East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tary-Ekan Pb-Zn deposit (Taryekan deposit), East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Berthierite

Formula: FeSb2S4

Betekhtinite

Formula: Pb2(Cu,Fe)22-24S15

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Beyerite

Formula: Ca(BiO)2(CO3)2

'Bindheimite'

Formula: Pb2Sb2O6O

'Biotite'

Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2

Localities:

Odzhuk pegmatite, Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Maykhura Mine (Maikhura Mine), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tarror Mine, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Sardob deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Bismite

Formula: Bi2O3

Localities:

Kudul, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Bismoclite

Formula: BiOCl

Bismuth

Formula: Bi

Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.

Bismuthinite

Formula: Bi2S3

Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.

Bismutite

Formula: (BiO)2CO3

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

Blödite

Formula: Na2Mg(SO4)2 · 4H2O

Bonazziite

Formula: As4S4

References:

Karpenko, Vladimir Yu., Pautov, Leonid A., Siidra, Oleg I., Mirakov, Mirak A., Zaitsev, Anatoly N., Plechov, Pavel Yu., Makhmadsharif, Saimudasir (2023) Ermakovite (NH4)(As2O3)2Br, a new exhalative arsenite bromide mineral from the Fan-Yagnob coal deposit, Tajikistan. Mineralogical Magazine, 87 (1) 69-78 doi:10.1180/mgm.2022.116

Bornite

Formula: Cu5FeS4

Boulangerite

Formula: Pb5Sb4S11

References:

Turlychkin, V.M. [Турлычкин, В.М.] (1972) The Kanjol ore field of Karamazar [Канджольское рудное поле]. In: Shekhtman, P.A., and Vlasova, M.I. (eds.) [Шехтман, П.А., и Власова, М.И. (гл. ред.)] Geology and mineral complexes of the Western Karamazar [Геология и минеральные комплексы Западного Карамазара]. Nedra [Недра], Moscow, pages 368-382 (in Russian)

Bournonite

Formula: PbCuSbS3

Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.

Boussingaultite

Formula: (NH4)2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2O

Brochantite

Formula: Cu4(SO4)(OH)6

Localities:

Mushiston Deposit, Kaznok Valley, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Brucite

Formula: Mg(OH)2

Bustamite

Formula: CaMn2+(Si2O6)

'Calamine'

Calaverite

Formula: AuTe2

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Calciouranoite

Formula: (Ca,Ba,Pb)U2O7 · 5H2O

Calcioursilite (TL)

Formula: Ca4(UO2)4(Si2O5)5(OH)6 · 15H2O

Type Locality:

Calcite

Formula: CaCO3

Localities: Reported from at least 19 localities in this region.

Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite

Formula: (Ca,Mn)CO3

Cassiterite

Formula: SnO2

Celestine

Formula: SrSO4

Cerussite

Formula: PbCO3

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

Chalcocite

Formula: Cu2S

Localities:

Kaptarkhan deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanimansur mine (Kanimansur Pb-Zn deposit), East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Chukur-Jilga Pb-Zn deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tary-Ekan Pb-Zn deposit (Taryekan deposit), East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS2

Localities: Reported from at least 21 localities in this region.

Chernikovite (TL)

Formula: (H3O)2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O

Type Locality:

Chlorargyrite

Formula: AgCl

Localities:

Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Zambarak Pb-Zn deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kaptarkhan deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan ? (more information)

'Chlorite Group'

Localities: Reported from at least 15 localities in this region.

Chrysocolla

Formula: Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1976) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume III [Минералы Узбекистана. Том III]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 374 pp. (in Russian)

Chrysotile

Formula: Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1977) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume VI [Минералы Узбекистана. Том VI]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 296 pp. (in Russian).

Cinnabar

Formula: HgS

Localities:

Jijikrut (Dzhidzhikrut), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kara-Kamar deposit, Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kukhi-Malik area (Kuhi-malik), Ravat village, Yagnob River, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan

Clausthalite

Formula: PbSe

Clinochlore

Formula: Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8

Localities:

Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Myshik-Kol deposit (Myshikkol deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tash-Geze deposit (Tashgeze deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Clinofergusonite-(Y) (TL)

Formula: YNbO4

Type Locality:

Clinoferrosilite

Formula: Fe2+2Si2O6

'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Copper

Formula: Cu

Localities:

Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Taboshar Mine, Kandjol ore field, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Coquimbite

Formula: AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume II [Минералы Узбекистана. Том II]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 335 pp. (in Russian).

Cordierite

Formula: (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)

Covellite

Formula: CuS

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

Crandallite

Formula: CaAl3(PO4)(PO3OH)(OH)6

Crocoite

Formula: PbCr6+O4

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume II [Том II], 335 pp. (in Russian).

Cryptohalite

Formula: (NH4)2[SiF6]

Habit: cryptocrystalline (somewhat botryoidal) masses with sulfur

Colour: light yellow (masses)

Description: Occurs as encrustations on rocks

Cubanite

Formula: CuFe2S3

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume I [Минералы Узбекистана. Том I]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 444 pp. (in Russian)

Cuprite

Formula: Cu2O

Localities:

Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Curite

Formula: Pb3(H2O)2[(UO2)4O4(OH)3]2

Datolite

Formula: CaB(SiO4)(OH)

Dewindtite

Formula: H2Pb3(UO2)6O4(PO4)4 · 12H2O

Diopside

Formula: CaMgSi2O6

Localities:

Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Perevalnoe deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Dolomite

Formula: CaMg(CO3)2

Localities:

Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kudul, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tarror Mine, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Mushiston Deposit, Kaznok Valley, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Dumontite

Formula: Pb2(UO2)3O2(PO4)2 · 5H2O

Dyscrasite

Formula: Ag3Sb

Localities:

Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Shkol'noe Au-Ag deposit, Kandjol ore field, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanimansur mine (Kanimansur Pb-Zn deposit), East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Efremovite

Formula: (NH4)2Mg2(SO4)3

Emplectite

Formula: CuBiS2

Localities:

Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kaptarkhan deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanimansur mine (Kanimansur Pb-Zn deposit), East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tary-Ekan Pb-Zn deposit (Taryekan deposit), East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Epidote

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

Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.

Ermakovite (TL)

Formula: (NH4)(As2O3)2Br

Type Locality:

References:

Karpenko, Vladimir Yu., Pautov, Leonid A., Siidra, Oleg I., Mirakov, Mirak A., Zaitsev, Anatoly N., Plechov, Pavel Yu., Makhmadsharif, Saimudasir (2023) Ermakovite (NH4)(As2O3)2Br, a new exhalative arsenite bromide mineral from the Fan-Yagnob coal deposit, Tajikistan. Mineralogical Magazine, 87 (1) 69-78 doi:10.1180/mgm.2022.116

Erythrite

Formula: Co3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O

Eulytine

Formula: Bi4(SiO4)3

Falgarite (TL)

Formula: K4(VO)3(SO4)5

Type Locality:

References:

Pautov, Leonid A., Mirakov, Mirak A., Siidra, Oleg I., Faiziev, Abdulkhak R., Nazarchuk, Еvgeny V., Karpenko, Vladimir Yu., Makhmadsharif, Saimudasir (2020) Falgarite, K4(VO)3(SO4)5, a new mineral from sublimates of a natural underground coal fire at the tract of Kukhi-Malik, Fan-Yagnob coal deposit, Tajikistan. Mineralogical Magazine, 84 (3) 455-462 doi:10.1180/mgm.2020.22

Fayalite

Formula: Fe2+2SiO4

'Feldspar Group'

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

'Feldspar Group var. Perthite'

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Fluorite

Formula: CaF2

Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region.

Forsterite

Formula: Mg2SiO4

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Franklinite

Formula: Zn2+Fe3+2O4

References:

Turlychkin, V.M. [Турлычкин, В.М.] (1972) The Kanjol ore field of Karamazar [Канджольское рудное поле]. In: Shekhtman, P.A., and Vlasova, M.I. (eds.) [Шехтман, П.А., и Власова, М.И. (гл. ред.)] Geology and mineral complexes of the Western Karamazar [Геология и минеральные комплексы Западного Карамазара]. Nedra [Недра], Moscow, pages 368-382 (in Russian)

'Freibergite Subgroup'

Formula: (Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C2+2)Sb4S12S0-1

Friedrichite

Formula: Pb5Cu5Bi7S18

References:

Ятимов, У. А., Аюпова, Н. Р., Блинов, И. А., & Котляров, В. А. (2019). Висмутовые минералы сульфидно-магнетитовых руд месторождения Акташ (Западный Карамазар, Таджикистан). Минералогия, 5(4), 39-51.

Yatimov, U. A., Ayupova, N. R., Maslennikov, V. V., Kotlyarov, V. A., & Shilovskikh, V. V. (2022). Gold–Telluride Mineralization in Pb–Zn–Fe Ores of the Aktash Skarn Deposit (Western Karamazar, Tajikistan). Geology of Ore Deposits, 64(4), 202-220.

Gadolinite-(Y)

Formula: Y2Fe2+Be2Si2O10

Galena

Formula: PbS

Localities: Reported from at least 28 localities in this region.

Galenobismutite

Formula: PbBi2S4

Localities:

Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kaptarkhan deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

'Garnet Group'

Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

'Glass'

Glaucodot

Formula: (Co0.50Fe0.50)AsS

References:

Yatimov, U. A., Ayupova, N. R., Maslennikov, V. V., Kotlyarov, V. A., & Shilovskikh, V. V. (2022). Gold–Telluride Mineralization in Pb–Zn–Fe Ores of the Aktash Skarn Deposit (Western Karamazar, Tajikistan). Geology of Ore Deposits, 64(4), 202-220.

Godovikovite

Formula: (NH4)Al(SO4)2

Goethite

Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH)

Localities:

Mushiston Deposit, Kaznok Valley, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Gold

Formula: Au

Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region.

Gold var. Electrum

Formula: (Au,Ag)

Localities:

Shkol'noe Au-Ag deposit, Kandjol ore field, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Goslarite

Formula: ZnSO4 · 7H2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume II [Минералы Узбекистана. Том II]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 335 pp. (in Russian).

Graphite

Formula: C

Greenalite

Formula: (Fe2+,Fe3+)2-3Si2O5(OH)4

Greenockite

Formula: CdS

Localities:

Ravat village, Yagnob River, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kukhi-Malik area (Kuhi-malik), Ravat village, Yagnob River, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kansay Pb-Zn deposit, Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Grossular

Formula: Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Localities:

Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Perevalnoe deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tashbulak deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Chal-Ata deposit (Chalata deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Gudmundite

Formula: FeSbS

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian).

Gustavite

Formula: AgPbBi3S6

References:

Bortnikov, N.S., Kovalenker, V.A., Safonov, Yu.G., Troneva, N.V., Laputina, I.P., Razdolina, N.V. (1985): Paragenetic associations and conditions of formation of Ag-Cu-Pb-Bi-sulfosalts in the Kanimansur ore field. Izvestiya Akad. Nauk SSSR, Ser. Geol. 1985(9): 65-75 (in Russian)

Gwihabaite

Formula: (NH4,K)NO3

Gypsum

Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O

Localities:

Kuruk U Deposit, Khodzhent (Leninabad), Sughd, Tajikistan
Oktyabr'skoye U Deposit, Kyzyltyube-Sai, Khodzhent (Leninabad), Sughd, Tajikistan
Shurab, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tashbulak deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Halloysite

Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4

Localities:

Dzherkamar uranium deposit, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Biryuzakan deposit, Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Hasanovite (TL)

Formula: KNa(MoO2)(SO4)2

Type Locality:

Hawleyite

Formula: CdS

Hedenbergite

Formula: CaFe2+Si2O6

Localities:

Maykhura Mine (Maikhura Mine), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Perevalnoe deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Hedleyite

Formula: Bi7Te3

Localities:

Ravat village, Yagnob River, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kukhi-Malik area (Kuhi-malik), Ravat village, Yagnob River, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kudul, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan

Hematite

Formula: Fe2O3

Localities: Reported from at least 13 localities in this region.

Hematite var. Hydrohematite

Formula: Fe2-x(OH)xO3-x

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Hemimorphite

Formula: Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume II [Том II], 335 pp. (in Russian).

Hercynite

Formula: Fe2+Al2O4

Hessite

Formula: Ag2Te

Localities:

Yubileynoe Mine, Sughd, Tajikistan
Pay-Bulak deposit (Paybulak deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Burgunda mine, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Heteromorphite

Formula: Pb7Sb8S19

Heulandite-Ca

Formula: (Ca,Na)5(Si27Al9)O72 · 26H2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1977) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume VI [Минералы Узбекистана. Том VI]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 296 pp. (in Russian).

Hydrozincite

Formula: Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume II [Минералы Узбекистана. Том II]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 335 pp. (in Russian).

Ilmenite

Formula: Fe2+TiO3

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Ilsemannite

Formula: Mo3O8 · nH2O

Ilvaite

Formula: CaFe3+Fe2+2(Si2O7)O(OH)

Iron

Formula: Fe

Iskandarovite (TL)

Formula: Sb6O7(SO4)2

Type Locality:

Jamesonite

Formula: Pb4FeSb6S14

Localities:

Tarror Mine, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Jarosite

Formula: KFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6

Localities:

Biryuzakan deposit, Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Zambarak Pb-Zn deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

'Jeffersonite'

Formula: Ca(Mn,Zn,Fe)Si2O6

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1976) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume III [Минералы Узбекистана. Том III]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 374 pp. (in Russian)

Johannite

Formula: Cu(UO2)2(SO4)2(OH)2 · 8H2O

Johannsenite

Formula: CaMn2+Si2O6

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1976) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume III [Минералы Узбекистана. Том III]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 374 pp. (in Russian)

Joséite-B

Formula: Bi4Te2S

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Kaolinite

Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4

Localities:

Dzherkamar uranium deposit, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kuruk U Deposit, Khodzhent (Leninabad), Sughd, Tajikistan
Oktyabr'skoye U Deposit, Kyzyltyube-Sai, Khodzhent (Leninabad), Sughd, Tajikistan
Biryuzakan deposit, Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Kasolite

Formula: Pb(UO2)(SiO4) · H2O

'Kerite'

Kermesite

Formula: Sb2S2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian).

'K Feldspar'

'K Feldspar var. Adularia'

Formula: KAlSi3O8

Khademite

Formula: Al(SO4)F · 5H2O

Khamrabaevite

Formula: (Ti,V,Fe)C

Klockmannite

Formula: CuSe

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Kremersite

Formula: (NH4,K)2[Fe3+Cl5(H2O)]

Langbeinite

Formula: K2Mg2(SO4)3

Letovicite

Formula: (NH4)3H(SO4)2

'Limonite'

Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.

Linarite

Formula: PbCu(SO4)(OH)2

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume II [Минералы Узбекистана. Том II]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 335 pp. (in Russian).

Litharge

Formula: PbO

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Löllingite

Formula: FeAs2

Luzonite

Formula: Cu3AsS4

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

'Magnesium'

Formula: Mg

Magnetite

Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4

Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.

Magnetite var. Titanium-bearing Magnetite

Formula: Fe2+(Fe3+,Ti)2O4

Magnioursilite (TL)

Formula: Mg4(UO2)4(Si2O5)5(OH)6 · 20H2O

Type Locality:

Malachite

Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2

Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.

'Manganese Oxides'

Localities:

Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tash-Geze deposit (Tashgeze deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Zambarak Pb-Zn deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Dzherkamar uranium deposit, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Marcasite

Formula: FeS2

Localities:

Biryuzakan deposit, Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kansay Pb-Zn deposit, Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Taboshar Mine, Kandjol ore field, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Mascagnite

Formula: (NH4)2SO4

Matildite

Formula: AgBiS2

Localities:

Kanimansur mine (Kanimansur Pb-Zn deposit), East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tashbulak deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Chukur-Jilga Pb-Zn deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tary-Ekan Pb-Zn deposit (Taryekan deposit), East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Metacinnabar

Formula: HgS

Metanatroautunite

Formula: Na(UO2)(PO4)(H2O)3

Miargyrite

Formula: AgSbS2

'Mica Group'

Microcline

Formula: K(AlSi3O8)

'Microperthite'

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Minium

Formula: Pb3O4

References:

Turlychkin, V.M. [Турлычкин, В.М.] (1972) The Kanjol ore field of Karamazar [Канджольское рудное поле]. In: Shekhtman, P.A., and Vlasova, M.I. (eds.) [Шехтман, П.А., и Власова, М.И. (гл. ред.)] Geology and mineral complexes of the Western Karamazar [Геология и минеральные комплексы Западного Карамазара]. Nedra [Недра], Moscow, pages 368-382 (in Russian)

Mirabilite

Formula: Na2SO4 · 10H2O

Moissanite

Formula: SiC

Molybdenite

Formula: MoS2

Molybdite

Formula: MoO3

'Monazite'

Formula: REE(PO4)

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Montanite

Formula: Bi2(TeO6) · nH2O

Mullite

Formula: Al4+2xSi2-2xO10-x

Muscovite

Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.

Muscovite var. Sericite

Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region.

Mushistonite (TL)

Formula: (Cu,Zn,Fe2+)[Sn(OH)6]

Type Locality:

Nasledovite (TL)

Formula: PbMn3Al4(CO3)4(SO4)O5 · 5H2O

Type Locality:

Natanite (TL)

Formula: Fe2+[Sn(OH)6]

Type Locality:

Naumannite

Formula: Ag2Se

Nickeline

Formula: NiAs

Nitrocalcite

Formula: Ca(NO3)2 · 4H2O

Nontronite

Formula: Na0.3Fe2((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1976) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume III [Минералы Узбекистана. Том III]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 374 pp. (in Russian)

Novikovite (TL)

Formula: (NH4)4Mo6+2Mo5+2O8(SO4)5

Type Locality:

Opal

Formula: SiO2 · nH2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume I [Минералы Узбекистана. Том I]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 444 pp. (in Russian)

Orpiment

Formula: As2S3

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume I [Минералы Узбекистана. Том I]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 444 pp. (in Russian)

Orthoclase

Formula: K(AlSi3O8)

Localities:

Maykhura Mine (Maikhura Mine), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Sardob deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Owyheeite

Formula: Ag3Pb10Sb11S28

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Palygorskite

Formula: ◻Al2Mg2◻2Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 4H2O

Pavonite

Formula: AgBi3S5

References:

Safonov, Yu.G., Bortnikov, N.S., Zlobina, T.M., Chernyshev, V.F., Dzainukov, A.B., and Prokofyev, V.Y. [Сафонов, Ю.Г., Бортников, Н.С., Злобина, Т.М., Чернышев, В.Ф., Дзайнуков, и Прокофьев, В.Ю.] (2000) Polymetal (Ag, Pb, U, Cu, Bi, Zn, F) Adrasman-Kanimansur Ore Field (Tajikistan), and Its Ore-Forming System, I: Geological structure and mineral parageneses [Многометальное (Ag, Pb, U, Cu, Bi, Zn, F) Адрасман-Канимансурское рудное поле и его рудообразующая система, I: Геологическое строение и минеральные парагенезисы]. Geology of Ore Deposits [Геология рудных месторождений], 42, № 3, 195-211 (in Russian)

Petzite

Formula: Ag3AuTe2

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Phlogopite

Formula: KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Localities:

Tuvish basaltoid pipe, Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Maykhura Mine (Maikhura Mine), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tarror Mine, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Phosphuranylite

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

References:

Chernikov, A.A., Pekov, I.V., and Minina, E.L. [Черников, А.А., Пеков, И.В., и Минина, Е.Л.] (1997) The history of the study of uranium minerals by domestic researchers [К истории изучения минералов урана отечественными исследователями]. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva [Записки Всероссийского Mинералогического Oбщества], 126, 4, 111-128 (in Russian)

Pickeringite

Formula: MgAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume II [Минералы Узбекистана. Том II]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 335 pp. (in Russian).

Piemontite

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlMn3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume I [Минералы Узбекистана. Том I]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 444 pp. (in Russian)

Pilsenite

Formula: Bi4Te3

References:

Yatimov, U. A., Ayupova, N. R., Maslennikov, V. V., Kotlyarov, V. A., & Shilovskikh, V. V. (2022). Gold–Telluride Mineralization in Pb–Zn–Fe Ores of the Aktash Skarn Deposit (Western Karamazar, Tajikistan). Geology of Ore Deposits, 64(4), 202-220.

'Plagioclase'

Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8

Localities:

Chorukh-Dairon Mine, Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Maykhura Mine (Maikhura Mine), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tarror Mine, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Sardob deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Plagionite

Formula: Pb5Sb8S17

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian).

Plumbojarosite

Formula: Pb0.5Fe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume II [Минералы Узбекистана. Том II]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 335 pp. (in Russian).

Polybasite

Formula: [Ag6Sb2S7][Ag9CuS4]

Localities:

Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanimansur mine (Kanimansur Pb-Zn deposit), East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tary-Ekan Pb-Zn deposit (Taryekan deposit), East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Zambarak Pb-Zn deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Proustite

Formula: Ag3AsS3

Localities:

Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kansay Pb-Zn deposit, Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Chukur-Jilga Pb-Zn deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Przhevalskite (TL)

Formula: Pb2(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 3H2O

Type Locality:

References:

Chernikov, A.A., Pekov, I.V., and Minina, E.L. [Черников, А.А., Пеков, И.В., и Минина, Е.Л.] (1997) The history of the study of uranium minerals by domestic researchers [К истории изучения минералов урана отечественными исследователями]. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva [Записки Всероссийского Mинералогического Oбщества], 126, 4, 111-128 (in Russian)

Pyrargyrite

Formula: Ag3SbS3

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

Pyrite

Formula: FeS2

Localities: Reported from at least 24 localities in this region.

Pyrolusite

Formula: Mn4+O2

Localities:

Sardob deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Chukur-Jilga Pb-Zn deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Pyrophanite

Formula: Mn2+TiO3

References:

Yatimov, U. A., Ayupova, N. R., Maslennikov, V. V., Kotlyarov, V. A., & Shilovskikh, V. V. (2022). Gold–Telluride Mineralization in Pb–Zn–Fe Ores of the Aktash Skarn Deposit (Western Karamazar, Tajikistan). Geology of Ore Deposits, 64(4), 202-220.

Pyrophyllite

Formula: Al2Si4O10(OH)2

'Pyroxene Group'

Formula: ADSi2O6

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe1-xS

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

Quartz

Formula: SiO2

Localities: Reported from at least 30 localities in this region.

Quartz var. Agate

Quartz var. Amethyst

Formula: SiO2

Localities:

Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Zambarak Pb-Zn deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kansay Pb-Zn deposit, Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Quartz var. Chalcedony

Formula: SiO2

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Ravatite (TL)

Formula: C14H10

Type Locality:

Realgar

Formula: As4S4

Localities:

Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kukhi-Malik area (Kuhi-malik), Ravat village, Yagnob River, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan

Renardite ?

Formula: Pb(UO2)4(PO4)2(OH)4 · H2O

Description: It could be dewindtite.

References:

Chernikov, A.A., Pekov, I.V., and Minina, E.L. [Черников, А.А., Пеков, И.В., и Минина, Е.Л.] (1997) The history of the study of uranium minerals by domestic researchers [К истории изучения минералов урана отечественными исследователями]. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva [Записки Всероссийского Mинералогического Oбщества], 126, 4, 111-128 (in Russian)

Rhodochrosite

Formula: MnCO3

Rhodonite

Formula: CaMn3Mn[Si5O15]

Rhomboclase

Formula: (H5O2)Fe3+(SO4)2 · 2H2O

Rosasite

Formula: (Cu,Zn)2(CO3)(OH)2

Rostite

Formula: Al(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O

Rutile

Formula: TiO2

Safflorite

Formula: (Co,Ni,Fe)As2

References:

Turlychkin, V.M. [Турлычкин, В.М.] (1972) The Kanjol ore field of Karamazar [Канджольское рудное поле]. In: Shekhtman, P.A., and Vlasova, M.I. (eds.) [Шехтман, П.А., и Власова, М.И. (гл. ред.)] Geology and mineral complexes of the Western Karamazar [Геология и минеральные комплексы Западного Карамазара]. Nedra [Недра], Moscow, pages 368-382 (in Russian)

Salammoniac

Formula: NH4Cl

Localities:

Ravat village, Yagnob River, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Jijikrut (Dzhidzhikrut), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kukhi-Malik area (Kuhi-malik), Ravat village, Yagnob River, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan

Salzburgite

Formula: Pb1.6Cu1.6Bi6.4S12

References:

Ятимов, У. А., Аюпова, Н. Р., Блинов, И. А., & Котляров, В. А. (2019). Висмутовые минералы сульфидно-магнетитовых руд месторождения Акташ (Западный Карамазар, Таджикистан). Минералогия, 5(4), 39-51.

Yatimov, U. A., Ayupova, N. R., Maslennikov, V. V., Kotlyarov, V. A., & Shilovskikh, V. V. (2022). Gold–Telluride Mineralization in Pb–Zn–Fe Ores of the Aktash Skarn Deposit (Western Karamazar, Tajikistan). Geology of Ore Deposits, 64(4), 202-220.

Sarvodaite (TL)

Formula: Al2(SO4)3 · 5H2O

Type Locality:

Sauconite

Formula: Na0.3Zn3((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · 4H2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1976) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume III [Минералы Узбекистана. Том III]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 374 pp. (in Russian)

'Scapolite'

Schapbachite

Formula: Ag0.4Pb0.2Bi0.4S

Localities:

Tashbulak deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Perevalnoe deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Myshik-Kol deposit (Myshikkol deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Chal-Ata deposit (Chalata deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Scheelite

Formula: Ca(WO4)

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

Scheelite var. Molybdoscheelite

Formula: Ca(WO4)

'Schirmerite'

Formula: PbAgBi3S6 - Pb3Ag1.5Bi3.5S9

References:

Anthony, John Williams, Bideaux, Richard A., Bladh, Kenneth W., Nichols, Monte C. (1990) Handbook of Mineralogy Vol. 1 - Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts. Mineral Data Publishing, Tucson, Arizona.

Schoepite

Formula: (UO2)8O2(OH)12 · 12H2O

Scorodite

Formula: Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O

References:

Turlychkin, V.M. [Турлычкин, В.М.] (1972) The Kanjol ore field of Karamazar [Канджольское рудное поле]. In: Shekhtman, P.A., and Vlasova, M.I. (eds.) [Шехтман, П.А., и Власова, М.И. (гл. ред.)] Geology and mineral complexes of the Western Karamazar [Геология и минеральные комплексы Западного Карамазара]. Nedra [Недра], Moscow, pages 368-382 (in Russian)

Sekaninaite

Formula: (Fe,Mg)2Al3(AlSi5O18)

Selenium

Formula: Se

Semseyite

Formula: Pb9Sb8S21

Senarmontite

Formula: Sb2O3

Sepiolite

Formula: Mg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1977) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume VI [Минералы Узбекистана. Том VI]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 296 pp. (in Russian).

'Serpentine Subgroup'

Formula: D3[Si2O5](OH)4

Localities:

Maykhura Mine (Maikhura Mine), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tarror Mine, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tash-Geze deposit (Tashgeze deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Siderite

Formula: FeCO3

Siderite var. Manganese-bearing Siderite

Formula: (Fe,Mn)CO3

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Silicon

Formula: Si

Silver

Formula: Ag

Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region.

Sklodowskite

Formula: Mg(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 6H2O

Smithsonite

Formula: ZnCO3

Localities:

Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tashbulak deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

Localities: Reported from at least 25 localities in this region.

Sphalerite var. Marmatite

Formula: (Zn,Fe)S

Spinel

Formula: MgAl2O4

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Stannite

Formula: Cu2FeSnS4

Stephanite

Formula: Ag5SbS4

Stevensite

Formula: (Ca,Na)xMg3-x(Si4O10)(OH)2

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1976) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume III [Минералы Узбекистана. Том III]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 374 pp. (in Russian)

Stibarsen

Formula: AsSb

'Stibiconite'

Formula: Sb3+Sb5+2O6(OH)

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume II [Том II], 335 pp. (in Russian).

Stibnite

Formula: Sb2S3

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

Stilbite-Ca

Formula: NaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O

Stranskiite

Formula: Zn2Cu(AsO4)2

Stromeyerite

Formula: AgCuS

Stützite

Formula: Ag5-xTe3, x = 0.24-0.36

References:

Yatimov, U. A., Ayupova, N. R., Maslennikov, V. V., Kotlyarov, V. A., & Shilovskikh, V. V. (2022). Gold–Telluride Mineralization in Pb–Zn–Fe Ores of the Aktash Skarn Deposit (Western Karamazar, Tajikistan). Geology of Ore Deposits, 64(4), 202-220.

Sulphur

Formula: S8

Localities:

Ravat village, Yagnob River, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kukhi-Malik area (Kuhi-malik), Ravat village, Yagnob River, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Jijikrut (Dzhidzhikrut), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Pay-Bulak deposit (Paybulak deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Sylvanite

Formula: AgAuTe4

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Talc

Formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2

Tellurobismuthite

Formula: Bi2Te3

Localities:

Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Chal-Ata deposit (Chalata deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Burgunda mine, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Tetradymite

Formula: Bi2Te2S

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

'Tetrahedrite Group'

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

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume I [Минералы Узбекистана. Том I]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 444 pp. (in Russian)

'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

'Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite'

Formula: (Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13

Tetrahedrite-(Zn)

Formula: Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12S

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Thermessaite-(NH4)

Formula: (NH4)2AlF3(SO4)

References:

Karpenko, Vladimir Yu., Pautov, Leonid A., Siidra, Oleg I., Mirakov, Mirak A., Zaitsev, Anatoly N., Plechov, Pavel Yu., Makhmadsharif, Saimudasir (2023) Ermakovite (NH4)(As2O3)2Br, a new exhalative arsenite bromide mineral from the Fan-Yagnob coal deposit, Tajikistan. Mineralogical Magazine, 87 (1) 69-78 doi:10.1180/mgm.2022.116

Thorite

Formula: Th(SiO4)

Tiemannite

Formula: HgSe

Titanite

Formula: CaTi(SiO4)O

Localities:

Maykhura Mine (Maikhura Mine), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tarror Mine, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Topaz

Formula: Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Torbernite

Formula: Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2O

Localities:

Karakat U Deposit, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Dzherkamar uranium deposit, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Taboshar Mine, Kandjol ore field, Sughd, Tajikistan
Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

'Tourmaline'

Formula: A D3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Tremolite

Formula: ◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Tridymite

Formula: SiO2

Trögerite

Formula: (H3O)(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2O

References:

Chernikov, A.A., Pekov, I.V., and Minina, E.L. [Черников, А.А., Пеков, И.В., и Минина, Е.Л.] (1997) The history of the study of uranium minerals by domestic researchers [К истории изучения минералов урана отечественными исследователями]. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva [Записки Всероссийского Mинералогического Oбщества], 126, 4, 111-128 (in Russian)

Troilite

Formula: FeS

Tschermigite

Formula: (NH4)Al(SO4)2 · 12H2O

Tsumoite

Formula: BiTe

References:

Yatimov, U. A., Ayupova, N. R., Maslennikov, V. V., Kotlyarov, V. A., & Shilovskikh, V. V. (2022). Gold–Telluride Mineralization in Pb–Zn–Fe Ores of the Aktash Skarn Deposit (Western Karamazar, Tajikistan). Geology of Ore Deposits, 64(4), 202-220.

Turquoise

Formula: CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 · 4H2O

'UM1971-07-S:AgBiCuPb'

Formula: Pb(Cu,Ag)2.2Bi4.6S7.7

References:

Lur'ye, R.M., Shadlun, T.N., Ugaste, Yu.A., Vyal'son, L.N. (1971): Lead, silver and copper sulfobismuthide from the benjarninite-pavonite group in Kaptarkhan ore deposit, East Karamazar, Central Asia. Int. Geol. Rev.: 13: 1628-1641

'UM1985-10-S:AgBiPb'

Formula: PbAg4Bi4S9

References:

Bortnikov, N.S., Kovalenker, V.A., Safonov, Yu.G., Troneva, N.V., Laputina, I.P., Razdolina, N.V. (1985): Paragenetic associations and conditions of formation of Ag-Cu-Pb-Bi-sulfosalts in the Kanimansur ore field. Izvestiya Akad. Nauk SSSR, Ser. Geol. 1985(9): 65-75 (in Russian)

'UM1985-11-S:AgBiPb'

Formula: PbAg4Bi6S12

References:

Bortnikov, N.S., Kovalenker, V.A., Safonov, Yu.G., Troneva, N.V., Laputina, I.P., Razdolina, N.V. (1985): Paragenetic associations and conditions of formation of Ag-Cu-Pb-Bi-sulfosalts in the Kanimansur ore field. Izvestiya Akad. Nauk SSSR, Ser. Geol. 1985(9): 65-75 (in Russian)

'UM1985-12-S:AgBiPb'

Formula: PbAg12Bi12S25

References:

Bortnikov, N.S., Kovalenker, V.A., Safonov, Yu.G., Troneva, N.V., Laputina, I.P., Razdolina, N.V. (1985): Paragenetic associations and conditions of formation of Ag-Cu-Pb-Bi-sulfosalts in the Kanimansur ore field. Izvestiya Akad. Nauk SSSR, Ser. Geol. 1985(9): 65-75 (in Russian)

'UM1987-06-S:AgBiPb'

Formula: AgPbBiS3

'UM1987-07-S:AgBiPb'

Formula: Ag2Pb3Bi2S7

'UM1987-08-S:AgBiPb'

Formula: Ag3Pb7Bi3S13

'UM1991-05-CO:BiCaCl'

Formula: Ca(BiO)Cl(CO3)

References:

Novgorodova, M.I., Generalov, M.Ye., Gorshkov, A.I., Sivtsov, A.V., Uspenskiy, Ye.I (1991) Association of native gold with bismuthyl carbonates and tellurates. Izvestiya Akad. Nauk SSSR, Ser. Geol.: 4: 102-108 (in Russian)

'Unnamed (Ag-Pb-Bi Sulphosalt II)'

Formula: Ag2Pb3Bi2S7

Uraninite

Formula: UO2

Localities:

Taboshar Mine, Kandjol ore field, Sughd, Tajikistan
Yubileynoe Mine, Sughd, Tajikistan
Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Dzherkamar uranium deposit, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Uraninite var. Pitchblende

Formula: UO2

Localities:

Adrasman Mine, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Taboshar Mine, Kandjol ore field, Sughd, Tajikistan
Dzherkamar uranium deposit, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Uranocircite

Formula: Ba(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2O

References:

Chernikov, A.A., Pekov, I.V., and Minina, E.L. [Черников, А.А., Пеков, И.В., и Минина, Е.Л.] (1997) The history of the study of uranium minerals by domestic researchers [К истории изучения минералов урана отечественными исследователями]. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva [Записки Всероссийского Mинералогического Oбщества], 126, 4, 111-128 (in Russian)

Uranophane

Formula: Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O

Uranopilite

Formula: (UO2)6(SO4)O2(OH)6 · 14H2O

References:

Chernikov, A.A., Pekov, I.V., and Minina, E.L. [Черников, А.А., Пеков, И.В., и Минина, Е.Л.] (1997) The history of the study of uranium minerals by domestic researchers [К истории изучения минералов урана отечественными исследователями]. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva [Записки Всероссийского Mинералогического Oбщества], 126, 4, 111-128 (in Russian)

Uranospinite

Formula: Ca(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2O

References:

Chernikov, A.A., Pekov, I.V., and Minina, E.L. [Черников, А.А., Пеков, И.В., и Минина, Е.Л.] (1997) The history of the study of uranium minerals by domestic researchers [К истории изучения минералов урана отечественными исследователями]. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva [Записки Всероссийского Mинералогического Oбщества], 126, 4, 111-128 (in Russian)

'Ursilite' (FRL)

Formula: (Mg/Ca)4(UO2)4(Si2O5)5.5(OH)5 · 13H2O

Type Locality:

Uytenbogaardtite

Formula: Ag3AuS2

References:

Yatimov, U. A., Ayupova, N. R., Maslennikov, V. V., Kotlyarov, V. A., & Shilovskikh, V. V. (2022). Gold–Telluride Mineralization in Pb–Zn–Fe Ores of the Aktash Skarn Deposit (Western Karamazar, Tajikistan). Geology of Ore Deposits, 64(4), 202-220.

Valleriite

Formula: (Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume I [Минералы Узбекистана. Том I]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 444 pp. (in Russian)

Variscite

Formula: AlPO4 · 2H2O

Varlamoffite

Formula: (Sn,Fe)(O,OH)2

Vesuvianite

Formula: Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9

References:

Soloviev, S. G., Kryazhev, S. G., & Dvurechenskaya, S. S. (2019). Genesis of the Maikhura tungsten-tin skarn deposit, Tajik Tien Shan: Insights from petrology, mineralogy, and fluid inclusion study. Ore Geology Reviews, 104, 561-588.

Vismirnovite (TL)

Formula: Zn[Sn(OH)6]

Type Locality:

Voltaite

Formula: K2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O

Volynskite

Formula: AgBiTe2

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., and Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1975) Minerals of Uzbekistan [Минералы Узбекистана]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, Volume I [ Том I], 444 pp. (in Russian)

Walpurgite

Formula: (BiO)4(UO2)(AsO4)2 · 2H2O

References:

Chernikov, A.A., Pekov, I.V., and Minina, E.L. [Черников, А.А., Пеков, И.В., и Минина, Е.Л.] (1997) The history of the study of uranium minerals by domestic researchers [К истории изучения минералов урана отечественными исследователями]. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva [Записки Всероссийского Mинералогического Oбщества], 126, 4, 111-128 (in Russian)

Wittichenite

Formula: Cu3BiS3

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

'Wolframite Group'

Wollastonite

Formula: Ca3(Si3O9)

Localities:

Altyn-Topkan deposit (Altyntopkan deposit; Altyn-Topkan Mine; Zarnisor deposit; Zarnisori Shimoli deposit; Northern Zarnisor deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tarror Mine, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Perevalnoe deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Chal-Ata deposit (Chalata deposit), Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Wulfenite

Formula: Pb(MoO4)

Localities:

Dzherkamar uranium deposit, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Takob Deposit, Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Mogov Deposit, Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Kanjol Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu deposit, Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tashbulak deposit, Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field), Mastchoh District, Sughd, Tajikistan

Wurtzite

Formula: (Zn,Fe)S

Wüstite

Formula: FeO

'Xanthochroite'

Formula: CdS

Xonotlite

Formula: Ca6(Si6O17)(OH)2

References:

Badalov, S.T., Baskakov, S.P., Golovanov, I.M., Ismailov, M.I., Kasymov, A.K., Moiseeva, M.I., Musin, R.A., Smirnova, S.K. [Бадалов, С.Т., Баскаков, С.П., Голованов, И.М., Исмаилов, М.И., Касымов, А.К., Моисеева, М.И., Мусин, Р.А., и Смирнова, С.К.] (1976) Minerals of Uzbekistan. Volume III [Минералы Узбекистана. Том III]. Publishing House "Fan" of the Uzbek SSR [Издательство "Фан" УзССР], Tashkent, 374 pp. (in Russian)

Zavaritskite

Formula: (BiO)F

References:

Ятимов, У. А., Аюпова, Н. Р., Блинов, И. А., & Котляров, В. А. (2019). Висмутовые минералы сульфидно-магнетитовых руд месторождения Акташ (Западный Карамазар, Таджикистан). Минералогия, 5(4), 39-51.

Yatimov, U. A., Ayupova, N. R., Maslennikov, V. V., Kotlyarov, V. A., & Shilovskikh, V. V. (2022). Gold–Telluride Mineralization in Pb–Zn–Fe Ores of the Aktash Skarn Deposit (Western Karamazar, Tajikistan). Geology of Ore Deposits, 64(4), 202-220.

Zeunerite

Formula: Cu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2O

References:

Chernikov, A.A., Pekov, I.V., and Minina, E.L. [Черников, А.А., Пеков, И.В., и Минина, Е.Л.] (1997) The history of the study of uranium minerals by domestic researchers [К истории изучения минералов урана отечественными исследователями]. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva [Записки Всероссийского Mинералогического Oбщества], 126, 4, 111-128 (in Russian)

Zinkenite

Formula: Pb9Sb22S42

'Zinnwaldite'

Zippeite

Formula: K3(UO2)4(SO4)2O3(OH) · 3H2O

References:

Chernikov, A.A., Pekov, I.V., and Minina, E.L. [Черников, А.А., Пеков, И.В., и Минина, Е.Л.] (1997) The history of the study of uranium minerals by domestic researchers [К истории изучения минералов урана отечественными исследователями]. Zapiski Vserossiyskogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva [Записки Всероссийского Mинералогического Oбщества], 126, 4, 111-128 (in Russian)

Zircon

Formula: Zr(SiO4)

Localities:

Asht-Sai, Shaidan Massif, Sughd, Tajikistan
Maykhura Mine (Maikhura Mine), Gissar Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Tarror Mine, Chinorsai intrusion, Pendzhikent District, Zeravshan Range, Sughd, Tajikistan
Aktash deposit, East Karamazar ore district, Adrasmon (Adrasman), Ghafurov District, Sughd, Tajikistan