Surian volcano–sedimentary complex located on the eastern edge of the Sanandaj-Sirjan metamorphic zone, southwest Iran. Graphite schist is the most abundant lithological facies in this area. Due to the high grade of the graphite ore (up to 50%), the exploitation of the ore is economically valuable. Gangue minerals include quartz, muscovite, plagioclase, clinochlore, zircon and ilmenite. The occ...