Smithsonite geochemistry revealing telescoped mineralization at the Huoshaoyun giant non-sulfide Zn-Pb deposit, Karakorum

Ore Geology Reviews 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jianatiguli Wusiman, Nuo Li, Dengfeng Li, Mingjie Tuo, Yongqi Xia, Xiaojian Zhao, Xinyu Zhang, Hong Xiao
DOI: 10.1016/j.oregeorev.2025.107097
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Abstract

• The mineralization of Huoshaoyun Zn-Pb deposit evolved through two Zn-Pb carbonate stages interrupted by a stage of sulfide-sulfate mineralization. • Two groups of smithsonite have different geochemical characteristics. • The second pulse of non-sulfide mineralization formed at the expense of sulfides. • The Zn-Pb carbonate mineralization arises from supergene processes. The Huoshaoyun giant Zn-Pb deposit in the Karakorum region, NW China, consists of both non-sulfide (>95 %) and sulfide (

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Geological and Geochemical Analysis Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping

Publication details

Journal / source
Ore Geology Reviews
Volume
188
Pages
107097–107097
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN