Mineral Evolution Database
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Ages for Molybdenite at Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China

The cyan highlights indicate which age entries were selected as the "best" for assigning the mineral an age of 416Ma - 218.5Ma 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
PorphCu-00179	416	318		Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Kaolinite, Magnetite, Molybdenite, Pyrite	Cu	142688	Sanchakou Cu Deposit (Sanchalu Cu Deposit), Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Singer et al. (2008)	USGSOFR2008_1155
Mo-00339	225.5	218.5	Molybdenite		Mo	144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2005)	MD39_960

Direct 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
Kristen002223	325	320.4	Molybdenite		Cu,Mo,Au	185615	Tuwu-Yandong Copper Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002241	229	222	Molybdenite		Mo,Re	144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002260	229.3	220.3	Molybdenite			144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002262	231.1	227.7	Molybdenite			144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Mo-00327	325.2	320.2	Molybdenite	Molybdenite	Mo	142687	Tuwu Mine, Tuwu-Yandong Copper Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Rui et al. (2002)	MD37_393
Mo-00339	225.5	218.5	Molybdenite		Mo	144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2005)	MD39_960
Mo-00340	232.5	225.5	Molybdenite		Mo	144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2005)	MD39_960
Mo-00341	232.3	224.9	Molybdenite		Mo	144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2005)	MD39_960
Mo-00342	233	225.8	Molybdenite		Mo	144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2005)	MD39_960
Mo-00343	231.7	224.1	Molybdenite		Mo	144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2005)	MD39_960
Mo-00344	232	224.2	Molybdenite		Mo	144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2005)	MD39_960
Mo-00345	233.6	226.2	Molybdenite		Mo	144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2005)	MD39_960
Mo-00346	225.9	218.7	Molybdenite		Mo	144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Zhang et al. (2005)	MD39_960

Specified age

Excel ID	Max Age (Ma)	Min Age (Ma)	Minerals explicitely stated as having this age	Age applies to these Elements	Dated Locality ID	Dated Locality	Ref	Ref ID
PorphCu-00177	369	317	Bornite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Covellite, Epidote, Magnetite, Molybdenite, Pyrite	Cu	142686	Yandong Cu Deposit, Tuwu-Yandong Copper Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Singer et al. (2008)	USGSOFR2008_1155
PorphCu-00178	369	320.4	Albite, Bornite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Covellite, Digenite, Epidote, Magnetite, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Sphalerite	Cu	142687	Tuwu Mine, Tuwu-Yandong Copper Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Singer et al. (2008)	USGSOFR2008_1155
PorphCu-00179	416	318	Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Kaolinite, Magnetite, Molybdenite, Pyrite	Cu	142688	Sanchakou Cu Deposit (Sanchalu Cu Deposit), Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Singer et al. (2008)	USGSOFR2008_1155
PorphCu-00180	416	299	Chalcopyrite, Kaolinite, Magnetite, Molybdenite, Pyrite	Cu	142689	Linglong Cu Deposit, Tuwu-Yandong Copper Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Singer et al. (2008)	USGSOFR2008_1155
PorphCu-00181	416	330	Bornite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Kaolinite, Molybdenite, Pyrite	Cu	142690	Chihu Mo-Cu Deposit, Tuwu-Yandong Copper Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Singer et al. (2008)	USGSOFR2008_1155

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
AGS77_220-00001	301.5	297.9	Chalcopyrite			144051	Huangshandong Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit (Huangshan East Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit), Huangshan-Jing'erquan Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Mao et al. (2003)	AGS77_220
AGS77_220-00002	240.5	237.5		Bornite, Chalcopyrite, Chromite, Cobaltite, Cubanite, Linnaeite, Magnetite, Marcasite, Nickeline, Pentlandite, Pilsenite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Rutile, Sphalerite, Troilite, Ullmannite, Valleriite, Violarite		144051	Huangshandong Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit (Huangshan East Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit), Huangshan-Jing'erquan Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Mao et al. (2003)	AGS77_220
AGS77_220-00003	231.6	228.2		Bornite, Chalcopyrite, Chromite, Cobaltite, Cubanite, Linnaeite, Magnetite, Marcasite, Nickeline, Pentlandite, Pilsenite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Rutile, Sphalerite, Troilite, Ullmannite, Valleriite, Violarite		144051	Huangshandong Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit (Huangshan East Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit), Huangshan-Jing'erquan Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Mao et al. (2003)	AGS77_220
AGS77_220-00004	230.1	227.3		Bornite, Chalcopyrite, Chromite, Cobaltite, Cubanite, Linnaeite, Magnetite, Marcasite, Nickeline, Pentlandite, Pilsenite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Rutile, Sphalerite, Troilite, Ullmannite, Valleriite, Violarite		144051	Huangshandong Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit (Huangshan East Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit), Huangshan-Jing'erquan Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Mao et al. (2003)	AGS77_220
AGS77_220-00005	276.5	272.1		Bornite, Chalcopyrite, Chromite, Cobaltite, Cubanite, Linnaeite, Magnetite, Marcasite, Nickeline, Pentlandite, Pilsenite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Rutile, Sphalerite, Troilite, Ullmannite, Valleriite, Violarite		144051	Huangshandong Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit (Huangshan East Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit), Huangshan-Jing'erquan Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Mao et al. (2003)	AGS77_220
AGS77_220-00006	279.4	271		Bornite, Chalcopyrite, Chromite, Cobaltite, Cubanite, Linnaeite, Magnetite, Marcasite, Nickeline, Pentlandite, Pilsenite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Rutile, Sphalerite, Troilite, Ullmannite, Valleriite, Violarite		144051	Huangshandong Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit (Huangshan East Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit), Huangshan-Jing'erquan Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Mao et al. (2003)	AGS77_220
AGS77_220-00007	309.4	302.4		Bornite, Chalcopyrite, Chromite, Cobaltite, Cubanite, Linnaeite, Magnetite, Marcasite, Nickeline, Pentlandite, Pilsenite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Rutile, Sphalerite, Troilite, Ullmannite, Valleriite, Violarite		144051	Huangshandong Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit (Huangshan East Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit), Huangshan-Jing'erquan Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Mao et al. (2003)	AGS77_220
AGS77_220-00008	302	262				144051	Huangshandong Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit (Huangshan East Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit), Huangshan-Jing'erquan Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Mao et al. (2003)	AGS77_220
Chen2007tbl01-62	299	252		Chalcopyrite, Galena, Hematite, Magnetite, Pyrite		187036	Liujiaquan Fe Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Chen et al. (2007)	OGR31_139
DeepDive-Co-0052	128.8	128.2	Zircon			144064	Cihai Iron Mine, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Hou et al. (2013)	JAES70-71_231
EG105_1057_004	285	285			Ni,Cu,Pt,Pd,Rh,Ir,Os,Ru	144071	Huangshan Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit (Huangshanxi Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit; Huangshan West Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit), Huangshan-Jing'erquan Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Begg et al. (2010)	EG105_1057
Kristen002261	237	213	Pyrite			144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002263	241.2	230.2				144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002264	247	205				144062	Shuangfengshan Au Deposit (Twin Peaks Au Deposit), Twin Peaks Area, Barkol Co. (Barköl Co.; Balikun Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002265	270	182				144062	Shuangfengshan Au Deposit (Twin Peaks Au Deposit), Twin Peaks Area, Barkol Co. (Barköl Co.; Balikun Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002266	250	190				185795	Weiya V-Ti Deposit, Weiya, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002267	250	190	Magnetite			185795	Weiya V-Ti Deposit, Weiya, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002268	242	224.8				185795	Weiya V-Ti Deposit, Weiya, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002269	249	239				185796	Xiaobaishitou W-Mo Deposit, Weiya, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002270	250	206				144193	Jinwozi Mine (Xinwozi Mine; Jinwuozi Mine), Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002276	312.1	312.1				260922	Xiaopu Cu-(Au) Deposit, Qincheng Township, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002277	312.1	312.1				224633	Xiaopu Metamorphic Zone, Qincheng Township, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002282	302	262				144051	Huangshandong Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit (Huangshan East Cu-Ni-PGE Deposit), Huangshan-Jing'erquan Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002284	230	228				144193	Jinwozi Mine (Xinwozi Mine; Jinwuozi Mine), Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002286	248	248				185796	Xiaobaishitou W-Mo Deposit, Weiya, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002287	244	215				207278	Beishan Mine, Naomaohu, Yiwu Co. (Aratürük Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
Kristen002288	233	225				144653	Baishan Mo-Re Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Han et al. (2014)	RG64_136
PorphCu-00182	356	340		Alunite, Bornite, Chalcanthite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chloroxiphite, Covellite, Fluorite, Gold, Gypsum, Hematite, Pyrite, Electrum	Cu	142691	Kalatage Cu-Au Deposit, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Singer et al. (2008)	USGSOFR2008_1155
sedznpb-00185	278.67	272.93				123466	Weiquan Mine, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Singer et al. (2009)	USGSOFR2009-1252
XG23_230-00001	296	270				144081	Hulu Cu-Ni Deposit, Huangshan-Jing'erquan Ore Belt, Hami Co. (Kumul Co.; Qumul Co.), Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China	Chen et al (2005)	XG23_230