The sole gem marialite deposit in China is located at the western foot of Mount Muztagh,Akto County, Xinjiang, which is tectonically belongs to the Central Famirs fold belt.

• 中国已知的宝石级钠柱石矿床仅有一处，位于新疆阿克陶县苏巴什达坂北其依达克附近。