Mineral Evolution Database
Created and maintained by the Mineral Evolution Project in partnership with RRUFF and mindat.
Mineral locality data provided by mindat.org

Ages for Montmorillonite at Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China

The cyan highlights indicate which age entries were selected as the "best" for assigning the mineral an age of 371Ma - 285Ma at this locality

Age range from children

Excel ID	Max Age (Ma)	Min Age (Ma)	Dated Mineral	Minerals explicitely stated as having this age	Age applies to these Elements	Dated Locality ID	Dated Locality	Ref	Ref ID
vms-00387	371	371			S	20269	Ashele Cu-Zn Deposit (Ashelei Cu-Zn Deposit), Habahe Co. (Kaba Co.; Qaba Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Moiser et al. (2009)	USGSOFR2009_1034
JAES32_204-00009	285	285				144085	Sarbulak Au Deposit (Saerbulake Au Deposit; Shaerbulake Au Deposit), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204

Locality age (prioritized)

Excel ID	Max Age (Ma)	Min Age (Ma)	Dated Mineral	Minerals explicitely stated as having this age	Age applies to these Elements	Dated Locality ID	Dated Locality	Ref	Ref ID
OGR32_452-00007	320	290				143975	Kalatongke Mine (Kalatunk Mine; Karatungk Mine), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2007)	OGR32_452

Locality age

Excel ID	Max Age (Ma)	Min Age (Ma)	Dated Mineral	Minerals explicitely stated as having this age	Age applies to these Elements	Dated Locality ID	Dated Locality	Ref	Ref ID
AGS78_506-00001	293.8	291.8	Muscovite			144046	Duolanasayi Mine (Duolanashayi Mine; Duonalasayi Mine), Habahe Co. (Kaba Co.; Qaba Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Yan et al. (2004)	AGS78_506
AGS78_506-00002	297.97	288.29	Muscovite			144046	Duolanasayi Mine (Duolanashayi Mine; Duonalasayi Mine), Habahe Co. (Kaba Co.; Qaba Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Yan et al. (2004)	AGS78_506
AGS78_506-00003	292.3	286.1	Muscovite			144050	Tuokuzibayi Mine (Saidu Mine; Saidou Mine; Saiduo Mine), Habahe Co. (Kaba Co.; Qaba Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Yan et al. (2004)	AGS78_506
AGS78_506-00004	300.3	283.56	Muscovite			144050	Tuokuzibayi Mine (Saidu Mine; Saidou Mine; Saiduo Mine), Habahe Co. (Kaba Co.; Qaba Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Yan et al. (2004)	AGS78_506
Alexandra-0135	220	198				135204	Kelumute Mine, Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Li et al. (2015)	AGS89_656
Alexandra-0136	182	178	Muscovite			732	Koktokay Pegmatite Field (Keketuohai Pegmatite Field), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Li et al. (2015)	AGS89_656
Alexandra-0137	208	208	Molybdenite			732	Koktokay Pegmatite Field (Keketuohai Pegmatite Field), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Li et al. (2015)	AGS89_656
Alexandra-0138	234.2	233.38				243054	Xiaokalasu Mine (Xiaohalasu Mine), Aletai Co. (Altay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Li et al. (2015)	AGS89_656
Chen2007tbl01-64	299	252		Azurite, Bornite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Covellite, Gold, Hematite, Magnetite, Malachite, Pyrite		144270	Qiaoxiahala Fe-Cu-Au Deposit, Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Chen et al. (2007)	OGR31_139
EG105_1057_003	287	287			Ni,Cu,Pt,Pd,Rh,Ir,Os,Ru	143975	Kalatongke Mine (Kalatunk Mine; Karatungk Mine), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Begg et al. (2010)	EG105_1057
JAES32_204-00002	288.3	284.3				144084	Suo'erkuduke Cu-(Mo) Deposit (Suorkuduk Cu-(Mo) Deposit; Sorkuduk Cu-(Mo) Deposit; Xorkuduk Cu-(Mo) Deposit), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00006	293.8	291.8				144046	Duolanasayi Mine (Duolanashayi Mine; Duonalasayi Mine), Habahe Co. (Kaba Co.; Qaba Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00007	293.8	291.8				144050	Tuokuzibayi Mine (Saidu Mine; Saidou Mine; Saiduo Mine), Habahe Co. (Kaba Co.; Qaba Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00008	305.6	272				144050	Tuokuzibayi Mine (Saidu Mine; Saidou Mine; Saiduo Mine), Habahe Co. (Kaba Co.; Qaba Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00009	285	285				144085	Sarbulak Au Deposit (Saerbulake Au Deposit; Shaerbulake Au Deposit), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00010	292.1	292.1				144085	Sarbulak Au Deposit (Saerbulake Au Deposit; Shaerbulake Au Deposit), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00011	284	273.8				143975	Kalatongke Mine (Kalatunk Mine; Karatungk Mine), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00012	317	285				143975	Kalatongke Mine (Kalatunk Mine; Karatungk Mine), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00013	297.7	281.4				143975	Kalatongke Mine (Kalatunk Mine; Karatungk Mine), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00014	292	282				143975	Kalatongke Mine (Kalatunk Mine; Karatungk Mine), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00015	287.3	277.7			Cu,Ni,S	143975	Kalatongke Mine (Kalatunk Mine; Karatungk Mine), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00016	306.4	275.6				143975	Kalatongke Mine (Kalatunk Mine; Karatungk Mine), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00017	308	296				143975	Kalatongke Mine (Kalatunk Mine; Karatungk Mine), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
JAES32_204-00018	297.1	283.3			Cu,Ni,S	143975	Kalatongke Mine (Kalatunk Mine; Karatungk Mine), Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2008)	JAES32_204
vms-00386	400	400			S	185606	Abagong Fe-REE Deposit, Kelang Basin, Aletai Co. (Altay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Moiser et al. (2009)	USGSOFR2009_1034
vms-00387	371	371			S	20269	Ashele Cu-Zn Deposit (Ashelei Cu-Zn Deposit), Habahe Co. (Kaba Co.; Qaba Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Moiser et al. (2009)	USGSOFR2009_1034
vms-00401	373	373			S	144272	Keketale Pb-Zn Deposit (Keketala Pb-Zn Deposit; Koktal Pb-Zn Deposit; Koktag Pb-Zn Deposit), Maizi Basin, Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Moiser et al. (2009)	USGSOFR2009_1034
vms-00410	407	407			S	144276	Tiemuerte Mine (Tiemierte Mine; Tiemurte Mine), Kelang Basin, Aletai Co. (Altay Co.), Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture), Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Moiser et al. (2009)	USGSOFR2009_1034