Manganese deposits in Hubei can be divided into four genetic types that are normal sedimentary type, sedimento-metamorphic type, sedimento-hydrothermal type and supergene weathering type.

• 在总结前人资料的基础上，对比华南地区锰矿地质特征，将湖北锰矿床按成因划分为四大类：正常沉积类、沉积变质奖、沉积热液改造类、表生风化类。